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Article by Pharmacist Nguyen Van Thang - Pharmacist - Faculty of Pharmacy - Vinmec Times City International Hospital
Minoxidil 2% is a spray used to treat moderate hair loss in adults caused by hyperandrogenism. Minoxidil promotes hair growth through prolonging the growth phase, shortening the degenerative phase, and dilating the shrinking hair follicles.
1. What is Minoxidil 2%?
Hair loss is a common problem in both men and women, it can affect up to 50% of adults at one or several points in life. There are many causes of hair loss such as hormonal changes, stress, certain chronic diseases or medications, lack of substances, trauma or genetics. Minoxidil 2% is a spray used to treat moderate hair loss in adults caused by hyperandrogenism. The effectiveness of the drug on other causes of hair loss has not been proven.
Minoxidil promotes hair growth through prolonging the growth phase, shortening the degenerative phase, and dilating hair follicles that have been reduced. The exact mechanism involved in the effects of the drug on follicular structure and hair follicle life cycle is unclear, but may involve its vasodilator properties and vascular endothelial growth factor induction.
2. How to use minoxidil 2%
How to use:
Wash hands thoroughly before and after applying the medicine Apply only when the hair and scalp are completely dry Depending on the spray system used with the vial: Spray the medicine through the nozzle (for large areas of skin) as follows:
Open the vial cap. Aim the applicator to the center of the area to be treated, press the applicator once, and use your fingertips to spread the medication over the area to be treated. Repeat the operation 6 times to achieve a dose of 1 ml. Avoid inhaling the medicine. Close the lid after use. How to use minoxidil 2 hair growth spray (for small areas of skin or covered with hair) is as follows:
Open the cap of the vial. Remove the nozzle on the pump. Attach the spray tube and press firmly. Aim the sprayer to the center of the area to be treated, press the sprayer once and use your fingertips to spread the medication over the area to be treated. Repeat the operation 6 times to achieve a dose of 1 ml. Avoid inhaling the medicine. Remove the spray tube. Close the lid after use. Total daily dose should not exceed 2ml (do not use more than 2 times/day).
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3. What should be noted when using minoxidil 2%?
Cases where minoxidil 2% should not be used:
Do not use the drug with hypersensitivity or a history of hypersensitivity to minoxidil or any of its ingredients. The drug should not be used for subjects under 18 years of age or over 65 years old because there are no studies on the effectiveness and safety of the drug. Should not be used in cases of severe hair loss, hair loss due to diseases or certain drugs, do not use on other parts of the body. It should not be used by pregnant or lactating women because there are not enough data on safety for these subjects. Minoxidil 2 should not be used to spray on damaged scalp because it can increase systemic drug absorption and cause unwanted effects. Before using minoxidil 2% hair growth spray, make sure the scalp is healthy and normal. Monitor the effectiveness of the medication:
It may take several weeks to 4 months to start seeing the effects of the medication. When treatment is stopped, hair growth is stopped and can return to its original state in 3-4 months. Undesirable effects of the drug:
The drug is used on the skin, so there are few unwanted effects. Some possible side effects include: Local irritation, desquamation, erythema, dermatitis, dry skin, burning sensation and itching. More rare reactions are allergy, dizziness, headache, visual disturbances, chest pain, changes in pulse and blood pressure. Minoxidil 2% is a spray used to treat moderate hair loss in adults caused by hyperandrogenism. During the use of the drug, if you experience or suspect any unwanted effects, you should inform your doctor or pharmacist.
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