January 20th, 2011 
SANDRA 
There are apparently numerous products for hair loss available today and one of the most prevalently used is the minoxidil hair loss treatment. The minoxidil treatment was originally formed as a tablet and was in fact utilized to cure patients with high blood pressure. People who took this treatment experienced unwanted hair growth, particularly on the hands and face area which seemed to be its very interesting side effect. Scientists and hair care experts were encouraged and decisive about producing a topical version of the minoxidil treatment especially intended for people afflicted by androgenic alopecia or male and female pattern baldness.
Minoxidil has the ability to slow down or even reverse the hair loss process. This is perceived to expand small blood vessels which is directed to apply to the affected areas of the scalp and is truly proven to stimulate significant hair regrowth by improving cell proliferation which is the growth and production of cells by multiplication of parts. A lucrative and well known company like the one who produces Rogaine was able to fabricate minoxidil topical solutions in different concentrations. They massively provide the 5 and 2 percent minoxidil topical solutions. The 2 percent is recommended for women’s use while the 5 percent minoxidil hair loss treatment is distinctly made for the treatment of androgenic alopecia in men.
The minoxidil treatment proved to be an effective remedy in treating hair loss in both men and women and it is also sporadically used to cure other types of hair loss such as alopecia areata. Minoxidil is directly applied on the affected area of the human scalp twice a day for at least six (6) months. Studies show that minoxidil is less effective when there is a large area of hair loss and it is designed to heal and promote hair regrowth for the central or vertex bald areas only. Minoxidil treatment has no greater proof to promote hair regrowth on the front of the head or the receding hair line.
Women are advised not to use this product for hair loss when they are pregnant and breastfeeding. Furthermore, men using this type of hair loss treatment are seriously cautioned if it is used inappropriately as it can inevitably provide systemic side effects such as severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty in breathing, tightness in the chest, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); changes in hearing or vision; excessive and sudden weight gain; fainting; lightheadedness; increased chest, arm, or shoulder pain; increased heart rate and pounding heartbeat.
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