Minoxidil is
definitely a very helpful medical product but Minoxidil is not for everyone. It
is approved for men and women for age group 18-65 suffering from a type of hair
loss called androgenic alopecia, where the crown gets affected leaving the back
and sides of the scalp as it is. If an individual is suffering from androgenic
alopecia or any other type of hair loss and he is over 60 then he should check
up with his physician once before using Minoxidil.
Minoxidil is not for
everyone hence not prescribed if:
· the patient has heart problems, especially ischemic type heart disease or
certain types of heart failure
· the patient has heart rhythm issues (like atrial fibrillation)
· the patient has certain internal conditions (like pheochromocytoma)
· the individual has allergies to any of the components of Minoxidil, such
as propylene glycol in Minoxidil solution or allergy to the Minoxidil itself
To sum up
Minoxidil is
undoubtedly a very good medicine to treat hair loss but there certain
limitations for some people who want opt for minoxidil treatment. An 82 year
old patient with heart failure and two previous heart attacks is not a
candidate for minoxidil.
A patient
with hair loss due to dissecting cellulitis of the scalp (a different condition
than genetic hair loss), will likely find little to no use from minoxidil
application. Minoxidil is not for everyone. Whenever a doctor recommends this
medicine, he does it after considering the very possible risk that the person
can have and knowing his medical history.
So it’s
always recommended not self-medicate yourself and go for an expert physician
and take his advice. They have the expertise for a reason.
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