Minoxidil Strands is a hair regrowth treatment product that contains minoxidil as its active ingredient. Here are some details, positive and negative aspects, and ingredients of minoxidil:
Product Details:
- Minoxidil solution and foam are used to help hair growth in the treatment of male pattern baldness. It is not used for baldness at the front of the scalp or receding hairline in men. The foam and 2 percent minoxidil solution is also used to help hair growth in women with thinning hair.
- Minoxidil applied to the scalp is used to stimulate hair growth in adult men and women with a certain type of baldness. The exact way that this medicine works is not known.
- Minoxidil is an active ingredient that is used to treat hair loss. It’s only one of two treatments FDA-approved to regrow hair.
Positive Aspects:
- Minoxidil is an FDA-approved treatment for hair loss.
- Minoxidil has been shown to be effective in stimulating hair growth in some people.
Negative Aspects:
- Minoxidil may cause side effects such as allergic reactions, itching, redness, and unwanted hair growth in other parts of the body.
- Minoxidil may cause sexual dysfunction, weight gain, facial bloating, tachycardia, swollen throat glands and thyroid, bloodshot eyes, problems with digestion, and dark circles under the eyes in some people.
Ingredients:
- Minoxidil 5% w/v is the active ingredient in Mens Rogaine Extra Strength Topical Solution for Hair Loss.
- Inactive ingredients in Men's Rogaine Extra Strength Topical Solution for Hair Loss include alcohol, propylene glycol, and purified water.
