The exact way that this medicine works is not known
See more Dizziness Flushing Irregular heartbeat Fainting Fatigue Difficulty breathing when lying down Swelling in hands or feet Unusual (rapid) weight gain Unwanted body or facial hair growth As a vasodilator
Itching or skin rash (continued) Rare Acne at site of application burning of scalp facial hair growth increased hair loss inflammation or soreness at root of hair reddened skin
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat
The obvious benefit of minoxidil is that in a large percentage of people see positive results and increased hair growth after consistent use of the ingredient
Merative, Micromedex Minoxidil belongs to the general class of medicines called antihypertensives
In some people, minoxidil can cause an allergic reaction, resulting in inflammation, redness, itching, and swelling of the face
Serious side effects Professional info Applies to minoxidil topical: topical foam, topical solution
Minoxidil is a vasodilator that relaxes (widens) blood vessels and improves blood flow
We present a case of a 27-year-old woman who developed facial swelling following allergic Minoxidil side effects
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Herein, we report a non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy caused by topical 5% minoxidil treatment that was resolved after discontinuation of minoxidil
Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship
1) reduce the dose of oral minoxidil to 1
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swelling of your throat or tongue; hives; Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room if you develop these symptoms
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5ml twice a day 5% - up from 1 ml twice a day 5%) and the dark circles became noticeable
hives or welts, itching, skin rash
Does Minoxidil cause weight gain
This is because Minoxidil can cause water retention in a few people Minoxidil is a vasodilator that relaxes (widens) blood vessels and improves blood flow
¹⁸ Hair overgrowth: In some cases, minoxidil can cause hair to grow in areas other than the scalp, especially if the medication accidentally spreads to other parts of your face or body
There are also great non-invasive hair growth options that work well with Minoxidil like PRP/progesterone
You can also apply a light moisturizer to help keep your scalp hydrated
The foam solution, on the other hand, does not contain propylene glycol
Do not put on red, swollen, infected, irritated, or painful skin
Sinclair - Female pattern hair loss: a pilot study investigating combination therapy with low-dose oral minoxidil andspironolactone
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