Increased systemic absorption of minoxidil may potentially occur if higher-than-recommended doses of Regaine for Men Extra Strength Scalp Solution 5% w/v Cutaneous Solution are applied to larger surface areas of the body or areas other than the scalp.

Hypertension (high blood pressure)—Topical minoxidil has not been studied in patients who have these conditions, but more serious problems may develop for these patients if they use more medicine than is recommended over a large area and too much minoxidil is absorbed into the body. A person should use minoxidil twice a day, usually with a 12-hour interval between applications. However, a person should follow the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure that they are using the treatment correctly. Minoxil 5% Solution should only be applied directly to the scalp area in the amount and in the way specified on the label or by your doctor. Clean and dry your scalp before using it. It may take approximately 2- 4 months before you notice any hair growth. The first growth may be soft, colourless, and barely visible. Using more than recommended will not speed up hair growth and may increase the likelihood of side effects. This medication must be used continuously to maintain hair growth. Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or worsen after using it for 4 to 6 months. Assessment was undertaken by patients using a 100mm visual analogue scale and assessing scalp coverage where point 0 represented much less scalp coverage, 50mm no difference and 100mm much more scalp coverage. In addition, an assessment was undertaken by 2 blinded reviewers who compared photographs taken at baseline and after 48 weeks. Differences were assessed using a 7 point categorical scale viz: Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.Regaine for Men Extra Strength Scalp Solution 5% w/v Cutaneous Solution may therefore be considered by men who wish to achieve a faster onset and greater degree of hair regrowth than would be expected through the use of Regaine Regular Strength. Minoxil 5% Solution belongs to a class of drugs known as vasodilators. It is used to promote hair growth in men with male pattern baldness. If minoxidil isn’t an option for you, but you’re feeling low about your hair loss, reach out to your GP for support and advice on alternative treatments. As for all medicines, minoxidil isn't suitable for everyone. Talk to your GP or pharmacist for advice

You can use minoxidil alongside prescription treatments, find out more in our Finasteride and minoxidil guide. severe skin reaction--fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain, followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling.

Minoxidil is designed to treat hair loss that runs in your family. It's not intended to treat hair loss due to other causes, such as stress, illness, iron deficiency or treatments for cancer. It's recommended that you see your GP or pharmacist before starting treatment with minoxidil, to make sure your hair loss is due to male or female pattern baldness rather than any other cause. It takes around four months of daily treatment to see hair regrowth. If you stop using minoxidil, any areas of hair regrowth will disappear in around three to four months, so you need to keep using it regularly for best results. If no regrowth occurs after 12 months' use, you should stop using this medicine. Testing Notes: Even if you’re not experiencing active hair loss, we found that this scalp treatment can help balance your scalp, reduce oiliness or dryness and overall just help it feel healthier (and by extension your hair, too). The serum is thin and spreads easily and we found that the dropper is handy to help get the serum directly onto your scalp no matter how much hair you have. The directions say to apply 1-2 pipettes but we found that around 3 is best for complete coverage (maybe we just have large heads) which would lower the amount of time the products lasts. Apply it on clean hair right after the shower for best results and, while the brand advises to use it “as needed,” we found that every day is ideal for best results. While the exact mechanism by which Minoxidil performs its magic is not completely understood what is known is that it somehow manages to re-open previously dormant follicles and stimulate growth. It also seems to promote what is known as the “anagen” stage of hair growth and by so doing stimulates the production of a greater number of hairs. While there are still unknowns when it comes to Minoxidil as we mentioned, 30 years of experience indicates that is basically a safe and effective treatment hair loss in the vertex region of the scalp with a majority of users reporting significant regrowth of hair.