{"id":3455,"date":"2023-05-24T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-24T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/go.simpleonlinepharmacy.co.uk\/uncategorized\/minoxidil-uk-a-hair-loss-treatment\/"},"modified":"2024-12-17T19:50:37","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T19:50:37","slug":"minoxidil-uk-a-hair-loss-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simpleonlinepharmacy.co.uk\/health-advice\/hair-loss\/minoxidil\/minoxidil-uk-a-hair-loss-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Minoxidil UK: a Hair Loss Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"

It is estimated that around 25% of men will experience hair loss as early as their 20s. The rate of hair loss increases as you get older; by their 50s, around 85% of men will have experienced hair loss of some form.<\/p>\n

While it may seem like hair loss is inevitable, that isn’t the case. There are treatments available that can help you keep the hair you have; one such treatment is minoxidil<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What is Minoxidil?<\/h2>\n

Minoxidil is the generic version of Regaine<\/a> that comes in oral solution or foam. Topical minoxidil foam and 2% solution are used to stop and reverse hereditary pattern hair loss in men and women. This medication belongs to a drug class called vasodilators.<\/p>\n

Minoxidil works by increasing the blood flow supply to the hair follicles. This encourages the flow of nutrients to the hair follicle, strengthening the existing hairs and stimulating hair growth. In some cases, this can cause hair regrowth – if you catch the follicles in a resting phase before they die off, you may see some new hair growth. However, this is not guaranteed.<\/p>\n

There are four main ways minoxidil treatment can reverse the hair loss process:<\/p>\n

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  1. Reversing the shrinking of hair follicles<\/li>\n
  2. Increasing the blood flow in blood vessels around the hair follicles<\/li>\n
  3. Stimulating the follicles movement to the growth phase of the hair cycle<\/li>\n
  4. Extending each follicle’s growth phase<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Regaine needs to be used regularly for at least four months to notice the beneficial effects. There are no concerns about using the medication continuously long term. However, if there is no improvement in your hair after 4-6 months, you may be better served by visiting your GP to find an alternative solution.<\/p>\n

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    Who Can Use Minoxidil?<\/h2>\n

    Minoxidil can be a very useful treatment, but it is not suited for everyone. Minoxidil should be avoided if:<\/p>\n