5% Minoxidil Hair Growth Kit: Uses, Side Effects, and Drug Interactions

# Minoxidil 5% Hair Growth Kit Overview Minoxidil 5% is a medicine that helps regrow hair on the scalp and slow down hair loss. It works best for people who are starting to lose hair on the top of their head or have mild to moderate hair thinning. You apply it directly to your scalp where you want hair to grow back. Most people need to use it twice a day for several months before they see results, and you have to keep using it to maintain the hair growth. If you stop using it, your hair loss may start again. Before using this product, make sure you don't have any scalp problems like redness, irritation, or infections, because minoxidil can make these worse. Don't use it if you're allergic to minoxidil or any of the other ingredients. Keep the product away from children and pets since swallowing it can be dangerous. If you experience chest pain, rapid heartbeat, dizziness, or other serious side effects, stop using it and call your doctor right away. Some people may experience itching, redness, or flaking on their scalp—these are usually mild and go away on their own, but if they don't improve, talk to your doctor.