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Mintop 5% Hair Solution Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

MINOXIDIL-5%W/V

Uses:

Treatment of Alopecia/hair loss

Medicinal Benefits:

Mintop 5% Hair Solution is a vasodilator that treats alopecia (hair loss). It stimulates hair growth and prevents baldness. Mintop 5% Hair Solution opens potassium channels and widens the blood vessels to increase the blood flow. This vasodilation process promotes blood flow to the hair follicles, providing sufficient nutrition and oxygen to the hair cells. This process of supplying oxygen and nutrients to the hair cell prevents its death and stimulates hair growth.

FAQs

Mintop 5% Hair Solution is used for the treatment of Alopecia/hair loss.

Mintop 5% Hair Solution is a vasodilator and widens the blood vessels promoting the blood flow. This process helps nourish the hair cells with the supply of oxygen and nutrients and thus stimulates hair growth.

You may notice hair shedding during the initial 2-6 weeks of treatment, which is normal. Hair loss gradually stops after two weeks of treatment. If it persists for over two weeks, stop using Mintop 5% Hair Solution and consult your doctor.

Hair growth is a slow process, and it usually takes four months to see the best results of Mintop 5% Hair Solution.

Mintop 5% Hair Solution is for topical use only. Do not put a bandage or dressing on the affected area while treating with Mintop 5% Hair Solution. If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose or mouth, rinse with cold water. Do not blow-dry your scalp after using Mintop 5% Hair Solution. Do not apply Mintop 5% Hair Solution on shaved, inflamed, infected, irritated or painful scalp skin.

Mintop 5% Hair Solution is for scalp use; do not apply it on your face. If Mintop 5% Hair Solution gets in contact with any other body areas, rinse with water thoroughly.

It is not required to wash your hair daily after applying Mintop 5% Hair Solution. But, make sure your hair is dry before applying Mintop 5% Hair Solution if you have washed your hair.

Do not use Mintop 5% Hair Solution for beard growth. Mintop 5% Hair Solution is recommended only for hair loss on the scalp.

Do not freeze Mintop 5% Hair Solution. Please keep it away from direct sunlight. If you are using foam, keep the foam canister away from open flame or high heat since it may explode. Do not puncture or burn an empty canister.

You are advised to use Mintop 5% Hair Solution for as long as your doctor has told you. Using more than advised or more often will not increase effectiveness. Please follow your doctor's instructions.

The side effects of Mintop 5% Hair Solution include changes in colour/texture of the hair, skin irritation, dryness, redness, scaling of the skin and excessive hair growth. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

You must keep using Mintop 5% Hair Solution to make sure that your hair grows longer. If you stop using Mintop 5% Hair Solution, the regrown hair may disappear after 3 to 4 months and hair loss or balding may restart.

As hair growth is a slow process, it may take some time for you to notice new hair growth after starting the treatment with Mintop 5% Hair Solution. Use it for as long as it is advised by your doctor to see best results.