Before looking into hair restoration Oregon, potential patients often consider other non-surgical options. There have been some significant developments in the medical treatment toward hair loss.
About Minoxidil
One common method of hair loss prevention is over-the-counter minoxidil, which can reduce the amount of hair one loses and induces growth of hair follicles. Known as “Rogaine®,” this product was a medication that was originally developed to treat high blood pressure, but had a side-effect that actually made a person’s hair thicker and grow at a more rapid pace. From that, minoxidil (the hair medication) was born.
Over the years, Rogaine® has evolved from a liquid to now foam-based treatment for male and female pattern baldness.
How to Apply Minoxidil
When looking to purchase minoxidil, it will usually say ‘for men’ or ‘for women’ only. This is because the male formulation is a 5% solution and the female formulation is a 2% solution of minoxidil.
Application of this product is required at least once a day and should be in one’s hair over 4 hours before being washed out. One of the drawbacks of this product is that one has to continue treatment in order for minoxidil to continue its help in hair growth. If the medication is discontinued, one can expect a rapid loss of hair to their baseline pattern. The only permanent treatment for hair loss is a hair transplant.
What are the Side Effects?
No medication would be incomplete without a laundry list of side effects, and minoxidil is no exception.
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Users may experience:
- Redness and irritation of the treatment areas
- Eye discomfort
- Hair growth in unwanted areas
Just as you must do your research before getting a Portland hair transplant, before applying any sort of product to one’s body, it is also very important to understand the risks and benefits of every option available. Looking into a Portland hair transplant is no easy task, but finding all of the appropriate information is the first step towards feeling more confident.
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About the product, the product is fabulous. In 2 days time I notice already that I have much less hair loss in the tub after I shower. When I comb my hair less falls out by a long run. I have yet to notice how it will be in 2 weeks or even 6 months, but my dermatologist will be pleased.
I first tried the liquid accidentally thinking that the product was the same as the one my doctor recommended, then I remembered she referred me to the foam Minoxidil.
Well this foam is unbelievable, no running down into my face and eyes.
I don’t need to cool off my hands as recommended on some sites, but I tried using a rubber glove and that was nice to keep it off my hands. Then I decided to “get down and dirty” and use both hands, ungloved, and rub the stuff in like I would shampoo. Much better and easier when you have to do a whole head or a large area. Don’t be afraid of the stuff. It’s like using styling foam. Only thing different is you rub it into your scalp rather than accentuating your hair. You can style your hair as usual with the stuff only thing is it seems to strip the color treatment I have in my hair out of my hair. My hair looks a bit white to gray with the stuff in, and it makes the hair feel nasty and dry. But when washed out, the hair comes back to natural luster again.
Great product Pfizer. Good work.