Minoxidil + Finasteride
Information about Minoxidil + Finasteride
Minoxidil + Finasteride Uses
Minoxidil+Finasteride is used in the treatment of hair loss.
How Minoxidil + Finasteride works
Minoxidil + Finasteride is a combination of two medicines: Minoxidil and Finasteride, which treats hair loss in men. In men, the balding scalp contains small sized hair follicles along with increased levels of a male hormone that is believed to cause excessive hair loss and retards hair growth. Minoxidil is a vasodilator, which means it widens the blood vessels and provides better blood flow to the hair follicles. This prevents hair loss and stimulates re-growth resulting in longer, thicker and increased numbers of hair. Finasteride is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor. It blocks the production of a male hormone in the scalp that stops hair growth, thereby reversing the balding process and preventing further hair loss.
Common side effects of Minoxidil + Finasteride
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness), Dry skin, Impotence, Decreased libido4, Ejaculation disorder, Breast enlargement, Breast tenderness in male, Skin rash
Available Medicine for Minoxidil + Finasteride
Expert advice for Minoxidil + Finasteride
- Minoxidil + Finasteride has been prescribed for the treatment of hair loss in men.
- Wash your hands before and after application.
- It should only be applied directly to the scalp area. If Minoxidil + Finasteride accidentally comes in contact with your eyes, nose or mouth, flush the area thoroughly with cool tap water.
- Do not shampoo your hair for 4 hours after applying Minoxidil + Finasteride or use a hairdryer as it can reduce the effectiveness of the medicine.
- During the first 2 weeks of application, your hair fall may increase. This is normal and is a sign that medicine is working.
- Take care that Minoxidil + Finasteride does not trickle down onto your face as it may cause undesirable facial hair growth.