Hair Growth via Minoxidil
What is minoxidil topical solution 5%?
Minoxidil is a colorless liquid medication containing 5% minoxidil for use only on the scalp to help regrow hair in men.
Who may use minoxidil topical solution 5%?
Minoxidil is for use only by men that are at least 18 years old and experiencing gradually thinning hair or gradual hair loss on the top of the scalp (vertex only).
Many of those experiencing hair loss have other family members with gradual thinning hair or hair loss. If you have no family history of gradual thinning hair or of gradual hair loss, or your hair loss is patchy, see your doctor.
How soon can I expect results from using minoxidil topical solution 5%?
Since normal hair usually grows only 1/2 to 1 inch per month, hair regrowth with minoxidil topical solution 5% also takes time.
Results may be seen as early as 2 months with twice daily use. For some men, it may take at least 4 months for results to be seen. If you do not see any results after 4 months, stop using minoxidil.
When you first begin to use minoxidil, your hair loss may increase temporarily for up to 2 weeks. This is likely a sign that you are getting rid of old hairs in order to regrow more new hairs.
This temporary increase in hair loss is expected and is a part of the process for how minoxidil regrows hair. Remember, this increased hair loss is temporary. However, if it continues after two weeks, see your doctor.
How long do I need to use minoxidil topical solution 5%?
If you experience hair regrowth, continued use of minoxidil is necessary or the hair loss will begin again. In studies with minoxidil, hair regrowth has not been shown to last longer than 48 weeks of continuous treatment in large clinical trials.
What happens if I completely stop using minoxidil? Will I keep the new hair?
Continuous use of minoxidil is needed to maintain hair regrowth. If you stop using minoxidil, you will lose your newly regrown hair in 3 to 4 months.