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Treatments for baldness
Q) How long does it take for Minoxidil to work?
A) Whether on its own or with an additive, Minoxidil typically takes between 4 and 6 months to achieve hair regrowth. Therefore, there is no point in trying a 3 month course and then stopping. It is important to continue for 6 months. If nothing happens by then it is probably best to stop or try another product.
Minoxidil with additives
The main additives used by specialists are:
Tretinoin (vitamin A)
Known as Retin-A. This helps to prolong the Anagen (growth) phase of the hair growth cycle.
Nicotinate
This acts as a vaso-dilator, ensuring better absorption of the minoxidil.
At the time of writing no-one has as yet been able to fully explain how Minoxidil has an effect on slowing hair loss and promoting hair growth.
Minoxidil normally induces new hair growth between 4 and 6 months of use. If it has not worked by 6 months it is probably not going to. It appears to begin slowing the hair loss process almost immediately but - there are no guarantees. You simply have to try it to see.
Hair lotion
Minoxidil information
Products for hair
Serinoa repens
Hair medications
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