How To Apply Minoxidil
Using minoxidil to treat your hair loss is really very simple.
Before use, check that your scalp is suited to this treatment. If your skin is irritated or sunburned, wait until this clears up before beginning your minoxidil regime. Avoid using it on skin that is red, cut or scraped in any way, irritated or infected. Ignoring this advice could lead to unwanted, serious side effects. You should also avoid applying minoxidil on days where you also use hair dye or get any kind of treatments applied to your hair or scalp, such as perming.
Applying Liquid Minoxidil
First, wash and dry your scalp area thoroughly. If you prefer, you can put the product on damp hair, as the application of minoxidil to a wet area may lead to the drug penetrating the skin more than if the skin were dry, although be aware that increased absorption and potency can lead to an increase in side effects.
Then, take your dropper, and fill with the minoxidil solution to the 1 millileter line, or 1 cc, or use 20 drops of the medication. Separate your hair in the area where thinning is occurring and ensure that the medication is evenly applied all over the area. Massage gently into the skin, and then be sure to allow it to dry completely before you get into bed and put your head on the pillow, or use any other products on your scalp such as mousse, hair gels or sprays. Don’t wet your hair again for at least 4 hours after applying the minoxidil to ensure that the product is absorbed effectively.
There are some that prefer to use a “dab method” or spray the solution onto the scalp, but using the dropper carefully can ensure that you’re applying the minoxidil to the correct area thoroughly and getting the maximum results from the medication. Remember that it’s the scalp you want to rub the product into, not the hair itself; the product will not be effective on the hair.
Wash your hands carefully after use, and be especially cautious about getting the medication near your eyes, where it could cause some serious side effects. If contact with the eyes does occur, rinse thoroughly with plenty of cold water
The recommended usage is twice a day, every day, but some people prefer to use it more often in an attempt to maximise the impact of the treatment and achieve results more quickly. There’s nothing wrong with this approach, and it may help the medication work better, but be aware of the possibility of increase side effects as a result of increasing the dosage. If you experience irritation or undesired hair growth in other areas you may want to limit your applications to twice a day.
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Before use, check that your scalp is suited to this treatment. If your skin is irritated or sunburned, wait until this clears up before beginning your minoxidil regime. Avoid using it on skin that is red, cut or scraped in any way, irritated or infected. Ignoring this advice could lead to unwanted, serious side effects. You should also avoid applying minoxidil on days where you also use hair dye or get any kind of treatments applied to your hair or scalp, such as perming.
Applying Liquid Minoxidil
First, wash and dry your scalp area thoroughly. If you prefer, you can put the product on damp hair, as the application of minoxidil to a wet area may lead to the drug penetrating the skin more than if the skin were dry, although be aware that increased absorption and potency can lead to an increase in side effects.
Then, take your dropper, and fill with the minoxidil solution to the 1 millileter line, or 1 cc, or use 20 drops of the medication. Separate your hair in the area where thinning is occurring and ensure that the medication is evenly applied all over the area. Massage gently into the skin, and then be sure to allow it to dry completely before you get into bed and put your head on the pillow, or use any other products on your scalp such as mousse, hair gels or sprays. Don’t wet your hair again for at least 4 hours after applying the minoxidil to ensure that the product is absorbed effectively.
There are some that prefer to use a “dab method” or spray the solution onto the scalp, but using the dropper carefully can ensure that you’re applying the minoxidil to the correct area thoroughly and getting the maximum results from the medication. Remember that it’s the scalp you want to rub the product into, not the hair itself; the product will not be effective on the hair.
Wash your hands carefully after use, and be especially cautious about getting the medication near your eyes, where it could cause some serious side effects. If contact with the eyes does occur, rinse thoroughly with plenty of cold water
The recommended usage is twice a day, every day, but some people prefer to use it more often in an attempt to maximise the impact of the treatment and achieve results more quickly. There’s nothing wrong with this approach, and it may help the medication work better, but be aware of the possibility of increase side effects as a result of increasing the dosage. If you experience irritation or undesired hair growth in other areas you may want to limit your applications to twice a day.
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