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Baldness is a condition that occurs in quite a few people, especially men. Baldness not only affects aesthetics but also affects the psychology of bald people, leading to a lack of confidence in communication. There are many drugs to support baldness treatment including Tricovivax. So what is Tricovivax? What is Tricovivax and how is it used?
1. What is Tricovivax?
Tricovivax belongs to the group of drugs for the treatment of dermatological diseases. The main ingredient of Tricovivax contains Minoxidil 50mg/ml. Minoxidil is an active ingredient that appears quite a lot in products to support and treat hair loss and baldness. In 1986, 2% Minoxidil solution first appeared and put into use, and in 1993, people started using 5% Minoxidil solution.
After many years of use, up to now, people have not really figured out the mechanism of action of the drug. Through clinical trials in patients with male pattern baldness using Minoxidil, it was found that the drug has a stimulating effect on hair growth on the crown of the head in both men and women. The researchers suggest that topical use of Minoxidil helps increase blood flow to the affected area due to its ability to dilate local blood vessels. From there, it enhances the ability to nourish the hair follicles in the skin, stimulating hair growth.
Another hypothesis is that Minoxidil opens potassium channels in the smooth muscle of peripheral arteries to polarize cell membranes, while vasodilating to increase oxygen and blood circulation to bring nutrients to hair follicles. Thereby, the drug stimulates cell proliferation, stimulates the growth of hair follicle stem cells from the telogen phase to the anagen phase. From several studies on the effects of Minoxidil, experts found that this active ingredient increases endothelial factor VEGF, stimulates the production of Prostaglandin E2 to increase hair follicle proliferation and prolong the Anagen phase. Minoxidil has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of hair problems in both men and women. Specifically:
androgenic alopecia, alopecia areata, alopecia due to chemotherapy, alopecia areata... Male pattern baldness in the crown region. The drug has absolutely no effect on the forehead area.
2. What is the effect of Tricovivax?
Tricovivax has the main effect of stimulating hair growth and promoting hair growth.
Tricovivax is indicated for the treatment of male pattern baldness (baldness on the top of the head). Experiments on patients show that the drug has no effect on the treatment of baldness in the forehead area.
Contraindicated in patients with a history of allergy or hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. The drug is safe for people over 65 years old and under 18 years old, so it should not be used for these subjects.
3. Dosage and how to use Tricovivax
Tricovivax is produced in the form of a solution for topical application, boxed with 2 bottles of 100ml each. 1 bottle of Tricovivax is designed with a spray nozzle that is very convenient to use, 1 bottle is used to refill medicine when needed.
The drug is only used in the form of a spray applied to the skin.
How to use the medicine:
Clean the affected scalp area. Dry both hair and scalp before spraying. Spray the medicine directly on the affected skin, use your fingers to apply and pat the medicine evenly on the affected skin and the surrounding area. Remember to wash your hands before and after applying the medicine. Dosage: Spray twice a day, each spray is equivalent to 1ml of Tricovivax for the entire affected scalp. Note: Do not use more than 2ml/day.
4. Side effects and notes when taking Tricovivax
Some possible side effects when using Tricovivax:
Increased risk of Eczema. Causes hirsutism, may cause visual disturbances such as vision loss, sexual dysfunction... Because the drug is used directly on the skin, patients may experience irritation, itching, and redness at the spray area. , dry skin, flaking scalp. Sometimes, the drug can make hair loss worse, hair loss due to incompatibility with the drug. In addition, the drug can also cause headaches, dizziness, increased heart rate, palpitations, angina pectoris, decreased blood pressure, feeling of weakness, digestive disorders... To limit the risk of complications. Unwanted effects, at the same time using the drug has the best effect, when using it, it is necessary to note the following:
Use the medicine according to the instructions of the doctor, do not arbitrarily change or increase or decrease the number of sprays medicine during the day without consulting a doctor or a person with medical expertise. The drug is used in the form of a spray directly on the scalp, not for oral or infusion. When spraying, care should be taken to avoid inhaling the mist of the drug. Wearing a mask when spraying is also a way to ensure health safety. Should not be used at the same time with other topical drugs such as topical corticosteroids, Retinoids, Petrolatum or other drug classes that affect the absorption of Tricovivax through the skin. There is some view that co-administration of Tricovivax with quanethidine may cause orthostatic hypotension. Although this has not been specifically reported by research, caution is still recommended when combined. The drug should not be used in pregnant or lactating women. If a patient has a lot of hair loss that requires treatment, they can consult a specialist for more suitable options. The drug causes headache and dizziness in some cases, so it should be used with caution in patients who often have to drive or work related to operating machinery. If you are unfortunately sprayed with an overdose of the drug, carefully monitor the body's abnormal reactions, contact a specialist or the nearest medical facility for timely support to avoid affecting health. In case of missed dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is too close to the time of the next dose, skip the previous dose. Do not double the next dose to make up for the missed dose. Store the drug in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, do not use after the expiry date. Keep medicine out of reach of children. Although baldness does not affect health, it has a significant impact on the psychology of bald people. Therefore, understanding the drugs and methods of treating baldness is essential not only for patients but also for those who do treatment. Please contact a specialist if you are experiencing hair problems such as baldness, hair loss... to be prescribed the most appropriate medication.
