We can find different presentations of minoxidil, one of the most popular products to prevent hair loss, but they all have the same purpose: to help people who have alopecia problem to stop hair loss, thus delaying the evolution of hair loss. baldness
When we talk about alopecia, we generally refer to premature hair loss due to hereditary and hormonal factors, as well as nutritional deficiencies, periods of stress or even excess fat.
Androgens, male hormones, are usually the main cause of hair loss, for this reason common baldness is called androgenetic alopecia, beginning to notice its effect on the hairline and on the crown, areas from which it progresses.
To combat alopecia, minoxidil is the most effective treatment, especially in its initial phase, when the destruction of the hair follicles is not yet high. Minoxidil acts as a vasodilator, stimulating circulation so that nutrients reach the follicles of the scalp in greater proportion and faster.
The objective, therefore, of this medicine or anti-loss drug is to prolong the activity of hair follicles that have not yet been damaged by androgens.
Most of the presentations of minoxidil are for topical use, that is, to be applied directly to the scalp or the specific area of the body where you want to strengthen the hair or stimulate its growth.
This drug can be found in countless places without the need for a prescription, both in physical stores and through the Internet and in pharmacies, and it is also possible to buy it in tablets or pills. While it is true that minoxidil as a topical solution is used as hair growth while pills or capsules as an oral solution are used more as a hypotensive medication to regulate blood pressure levels.
Thus, among the presentations that we can find of minoxidil for topical use, the most frequent are:
- Topical minoxidil solution (liquid) to apply directly to the scalp, preferably with completely dry hair. It is advisable to apply it from the center of the area to be treated and spreading it with the fingertips.
- Minoxidil foam: The foam should be dosed in the hand and spread with the fingers throughout the area to be treated. After each application the hands must be thoroughly washed.
- Some dermatologists recommend minoxidil gel or cream to treat localized punctual alopecia, indicated above all to stimulate beard growth. The specialist will advise the appropriate concentration since it can have secondary effects on the skin such as irritation, dryness or itching.
- To facilitate its application, you can also find minoxidil with a dispenser or syringe, in roll-on or spray.