One of the most widely used and well-known hair loss treatments is Minoxidil, a formulation sold under the various brand names such as Rogaine, Regaine, Loniten, Avacor, and Mintop, and others. The interesting thing about Minoxidil is that it was initially developed as a Vasilodator or treatment for high blood pressure, which was seen to have the interesting side effects of darkening body hair or stimulating hair growth; and was subsequently adopted as a remedy for hair loss.
We look at some of the pros and cons of Minoxidil for men –
The benefits of Minoxidil are –
1. Although it is not entirely clear how exactly it works to stop hair loss, we do know that it is a potassium channel opener and that it widens blood vessels, allowing more blood and oxygen to reach the hair follicles. It can probably act as a nitric oxide agonist. It is also thought that hair falls out in the telogen phase and thicker hair grows back in place as a result of the Minoxidil treatment.
2. It is a drug that can be obtained without a doctor’s prescription; ie it is available without a prescription.
3. The benefits of this hair loss treatment are positive for about 50% of male users, although some experts say it is only effective in 20% of cases.
4. It is especially suitable for men between the ages of 18 and 41.
However, there are many negative points about using this hair loss solution –
1. The effects of this treatment take time to become visible and it is only about 4 to 6 months after starting the treatment that a noticeable improvement can be seen.
2. The effect of Minoxidil can only be noticed until the treatments are continued. As soon as you stop using the product, the positive impact stops.
3. It doesn’t work on certain people and certain types of baldness; in fact, its effects can be variable and this makes it a less reliable remedy for hair loss.
4. Low blood pressure can be a result of this drug and other problems such as increased, decreased, or irregular heartbeat.
5. There may be allergic reactions to the application, such as rash, itching, peeling, flaking and so on. Sometimes the reaction can be severe enough to cause difficulty breathing.
6. The alcohol present in the formulation tends to dry out the scalp, causing dandruff and even acne
7. An important problem has also been identified with the use of Minoxidil – erectile dysfunction and a negative effect on sex drive are a frequently mentioned side effect of Minoxidil
8. In some cases Minoxidil has the opposite effect – it causes hair loss instead of curing it.
So the bottom line is that Minoxidil should be used with care and after considering all the pros and cons. Get a medical opinion if this solution will work for you given your hair type, age, health, fitness levels.
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