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Minoxidil for Men and Minoxidil for Women is used every day by millions of people around the world .
Minoxidil is a topical solution applied directly to the scalp and is not taken internally. Minoxidil works by reactivating or revitalising shrunken hair follicles, increasing their size
While you continue to use Minoxidil, follicles gain greater volume, their growing phases become longer, and they produce longer, thicker hairs.
This is counter to what people who suffer with male pattern baldness experience. Usually, as males with MPB get older their hairs slowly become thinner as their follicles shrink, Minoxidil works to counteract this.
Minoxidil is available in strengths from 2% to 6%. This item, 2%, is recommended for the early stages of hair loss
Q: What kind of results can you expect?
A: Minoxidil has to do a lot of work on and in your scalp before you will begin to see anything different on top (ie: hair). In the beginning, you will need to realize that your follicles are "seeing" results, even if you are not. While Minoxidil works hard on your scalp to regrow hair it is important to realize that Minoxidil can help stop further hair loss by revitalizing and stimulating hair follicles.
During the first two months you may lose or shed more hair than usual. This will be especially true in the first 2-4 weeks as the follicles make way for new growth. You will also be establishing your twice-a-day application regimen. Don't worry if you see an increase in the number of hairs falling out into the sink every day. This is actually a sign that Minoxidil is working and your follicles are coming back to life.
After the first couple of months, you may start to see results. Minoxidil makes miniaturized follicles larger and prolongs the growth phase of your hairs' natural growing process and increasing the number of active follicles in this phase. Eventually, new growth may appear as soft, almost clear hair, which is another sign that Minoxidil is actually working by stimulating growth. Eventually, those clear hairs may grow to normal size, length and color that you are accustomed to. Remember this, everyone is different. Some people notice results in 2 to 4 months, but to see your best results, it can take up to a year.
Q: How do I apply Minoxidil .?
You will need to apply Minoxidil twice daily to stop hair loss and regrow hair (just like brushing your teeth).
Apply Minoxidil in the morning once your hair has dried after washing your hair
Apply it again in the evening, at least an hour or two before you go to bed, to allow it to dry completely. Be sure to wash your hands completely after application to help prevent spreading Minoxidil to your eyes, face and other areas of the body.
