MINOXIDIL TOPICAL SOLUTION

WHAT IS MINOXIDIL TOPICAL SOLUTION?

Minoxidil Topical Solution is a hair loss treatment used to regrow thicker, fuller hair. Minoxidil can be used to treat several hair loss causes. This includes male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) and alopecia areata, an immune condition where your body attacks its own hair. However, minoxidil is not intended to treat a receding hairline because it does not target DHT, the main hormonal cause of a receding hairline and hair loss.

DOES IT WORK?

Minoxidil Topical Solution can effectively treat hair thinning and balding. Specifically, minoxidil has been shown to increase hair count on the scalp after 3-4 months of use. In post-marketing studies, 94% of men rate the treatment as effective. Minoxidil is only for hair regrowth on the top of the scalp and is not intended for other hair loss like a receding hairline.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR MINOXIDIL TO WORK?

Minoxidil typically takes at least 3-4 months of twice-daily use to start seeing the effects. It is important to be consistent about applying minoxidil and to be patient while waiting to see results. Minoxidil’s lengthy timeline is due to the length of the hair growth cycle, which also takes months. It is also important to continue to use minoxidil even after you see results.

DOES MINOXIDIL WORK FOR A BEARD?

Long story short, Minoxidil should not be used to grow a beard. Minoxidil only has approval for use on the vertex of the head (scalp). Clinical trials for beard use are almost nonexistent. The one study that was completed for beard use of minoxidil found that there was minimal difference between the active ingredient and the placebo.