Minoxidil from hair loss in women

Vasodilator antihypertensive agent, stimulates hair growth. Opens potassium channels in the smooth muscle cell membranes of the vascular walls. Expands resistive vessels, reduces the burden on the myocardium. Increases the activity of blood plasma renim, delays sodium and water in the body.

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Indications Minoxidil

A drug solution is prescribed for male and male pattern baldness.

Minoxidil tablets are prescribed for severe forms of arterial hypertension, as part of complex therapy with other antihypertensive drugs.

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Release form

Issued in the form of solutions, sprays, aerosols.

Spectral DNC-L

Stimulates the follicles, improves their blood supply and growth. It is used to treat both early and late stages of  baldness in women. The lotion contains such substances:

• Minoxidil 5% - one of the most effective drugs in the fight against androgenic type of alopecia.
• Arginine is a precursor of nitric oxide with a pronounced vasodilating action.
• 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors - the preparation contains 3 components (extract of olive, flax and saw palmetto), suppressing the transformation of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone.
• Procyanides are flavanols derived from apples. Facilitate the restoration of the front line of the hair and the crown.
• Adenosine is a nucleoside that participates in biochemical processes of energy transfer at the cellular level.
• Aminexil SP94 - a means to restore the curls, protects the roots and the stem.
• Retinol is a fat-soluble vitamin A. It increases the effectiveness of minoxidil and improves its absorption.
• Vitamins and minerals, plant extracts.

Spectral DNC-L is applied to the scalp and rubbed until the mustard color of the lotion disappears. The procedures are carried out twice a day, the course of treatment is 3-5 months. In rare cases, there are side effects: irritation and redness of the skin. Painful symptoms pass by themselves.

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Regeyn

Local drug. Stimulates hair growth, effective in androgenic type of alopecia. Contains active ingredient - minoxidil.

• Indications for use: alopecia in the male type. Decreasing the hairdress due to taking some medications, deficiency of vitamins and minerals in the body, improper care for curls.
• Method of application: the solution is applied to a clean, dry scalp. The affected area can be applied no more than 2 ml of medicines per day. Duration of treatment and dosage, determined by the attending physician, individually for each patient. The field of application of the solution should be thoroughly washed and avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes.
• Adverse reactions: erythema, temporary burning sensation, dermatitis, skin peeling, seborrhea, hypertrichosis. In rare cases, there is a decrease in blood pressure, violation of the heart rhythm, allergic reactions, contact dermatitis, swelling and dizziness.
• Contraindications: intolerance of minoxidil, pediatric practice. With special caution, the solution is prescribed for patients with ischemia, arrhythmia, angina, hypotension, and also for patients over 65 years of age. The use of the drug during pregnancy and lactation is prohibited.
• Overdose: with topical application, an overdose is unlikely. If there was an accidental ingestion of the drug, it shows the use of diuretics, intravenous saline and other symptomatic procedures.

Regein is available in 60 ml bottles with a special applicator for the convenience of using the solution.

Kossilon

A drug that stimulates hair growth. It is used in androgenic alopecia, hair thinning, severe forms of alopecia. Active components stimulate the processes of microcirculation and the transition of follicles from a state of rest to a phase of active growth. The medication is especially effective when the vegetation on the top of the head and in the area of the middle part is damaged.

• COSILONE is applied to the scalp, carefully rubbing into the foci of alopecia. The dosage is determined by the attending physician, but not more than 2 ml per day. Before using the product, the hair must be thoroughly washed and dried. The duration of therapy can be more than 1 year.
• Side effects are manifested by local allergic reactions. In single cases, arterial hypotension develops, the appearance of vegetation on the face and body. There may also be abnormalities on the part of the respiratory system, skin rashes and increased irritability.
• Contraindications: intolerance to the components of the drug, violation of the integrity of the scalp, inflammatory and allergic head injuries. It is not used during pregnancy and lactation, in pediatric practice and for patients older than 65 years.

COSILONE is available as a spray for external use in 60 ml vials with a spray applicator.

Alopecies

Solution for external use with the active substance - minoxidil. Stimulates hair growth with hormone loss of hair loss in women. It is prescribed for the stabilization and treatment of androgenic alopecia.

• The agent is applied to the scalp 2 times a day, the daily dose should not exceed 2 ml. The medicine is rubbed into the skin, starting from the focus of alopecia and spreading over the entire surface of the head.
• Side effects are manifested by local tissue irritation, scaling, pruritus and dermatitis. In rare cases, allergic reactions, headaches and dizziness, ear infections, temporary visual impairment develop.
• Contraindications: hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, pregnancy and lactation, the age of patients under 18 years of age.
• Overdose develops when an accidental solution gets into the body. Because of this, there are systemic reactions and vasodilating action. There is also a sharp decrease in blood pressure, tachycardia. Treatment is symptomatic.

The medicine should be applied to the cleansed, dry scalp. The drug is available in 60 ml vials.

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Pharmacodynamics

• Enhances the growth of curls due to vasodilation and improvement of microcirculation in the skin.
• Stimulates the transition of follicles from the resting phase to the growth phase.
• Modulates the effect of androgens on follicles.
• Reduces the formation of 5-alpha-dehydrosterone, which affects the process of alopecia.

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Dosing and administration

The dosage of the solution for topical administration is prescribed by the attending physician, individually for each patient. A significant therapeutic effect is observed after 3-4 months of regular use of the drug.

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Contraindications

Minoxidil is contraindicated in cases of intolerance to its components, violation of the integrity of the skin, dermatosis of the scalp.

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Side effects Minoxidil

Adverse reactions with topical application manifest allergic rashes, swelling of the face, rhinitis, urticaria. During the treatment of the hair, avoid contact with the eyes.

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