Minoxidil is a medication used to stimulate hair growth in adult men and women with a certain type of baldness. It is available in both topical and oral forms. Here are some details about the product:
Ingredients or materials:
- Topical minoxidil solution and foam contain minoxidil as the active ingredient.
- Oral minoxidil tablets contain either 2.5 mg or 10 mg of minoxidil, along with inactive ingredients such as colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, and microcrystalline cellulose.
Positive effects:
- Minoxidil can help stimulate hair growth in adult men and women with a certain type of baldness.
Negative effects:
- Topical minoxidil can cause skin irritation, itching, burning, and rash on the scalp.
- Topical minoxidil can also cause unwanted hair growth, such as facial hair growth.
- Oral minoxidil can cause excess unwanted hair growth on other areas of the face and body, a condition called hypertrichosis.
- Oral minoxidil can also cause dizziness, low blood pressure, and lightheadedness.
- Other negative effects of minoxidil may include acne at the site of application, increased hair loss, inflammation or soreness at the root of hair, reddened skin, and unwanted facial/body hair.
It is important to read the label or package ingredients carefully before using minoxidil. If you experience any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines, consult your doctor or health care professional immediately.
