Minoxidil
Uses
Minoxidil is used for the treatment of Hair loss
How it Works
Minoxidil increases the size of the hair follicles and open's up potassium channels which allows more blood,blood, and nutrients to the follicle. Minoxidil helps to reactivate the hair growth cycle, and after 4 months of use, most patients notice thicker hair.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Minoxidil may suffer from such side effects;
Headache,
Redness,
Dryness of the skin,
Flaking or scaling of the scalp,
Irritation,
Allergic reaction,
Skin rash,
Chest pain,
Edema,
Dermatitis,
Abnormal hair growth on a women face and body
Aminexil
Uses
Aminexil is used in the treatment of hairloss and male pattern baldness.
How it Works
Aminexil works by increasing the blood flow to the hair follicles, thus increasing hair follicle size, and prolonging the growth phase of these follicles, which then promotes hair growth and halting further loss of hair.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Aminexil may suffer from such side effects;
Unwanted body or facial hair,
Dizziness,
Tiredness,
Chest pain,
Weight gain,
Difficulty breathing while lying down