ABOUT MINOXIDIL TOPICAL AEROSOL, 5% (FOAM)
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Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam) is a hair regrowth treatment for men. The active ingredient is minoxidil 5%. This unscented, easy-to-use foam topical treatment revitalizes hair follicles and is clinically proven to help regrow hair. This product is not for use by women. It is not intended for frontal baldness or receding hairline. Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam) is for men who have a general thinning of hair on the top of the scalp (vertex only, as shown below).
Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam) has been shown to regrow hair in men with the following degrees of thinning hair or hair loss. If men have more hair loss or hair loss in a place different than shown, Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% (Foam) may not work.
Features
UNDERSTANDING HAIR LOSS
By the age of 35, two-thirds of American men will experience some degree of appreciable hair loss, and by the age of 50 approximately 85% of men have significantly thinning hair.
Male pattern baldness is responsible for the vast majority of male hair loss. More than 95% of male hair loss is due to male-pattern baldness, a genetic trait. The gene can come from either parent. In male pattern baldness, the main symptom is a receding hairline and hair loss at the crown of the head. Toward the end of the stages of male pattern baldness, the only hair remaining is in a horseshoe pattern around the base of the scalp.1
ABOUT HAIR REGROWTH TREATMENT
What is Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5%?
Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% is a white foam containing 5% minoxidil for use only on the scalp to help regrow hair in men.
Who may use Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5%?
Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% is for use only by men. Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% may be appropriate for you if you are a male at least 18 years old and experiencing gradually thinning hair or gradual hair loss on the top of the scalp. It is not intended for frontal baldness or a receding hairline. The common inherited thinning or hair loss process begins slowly and may become noticeable only after years of gradual loss.
Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% is for men with hair loss or thinning hair that begins on the vertex of the scalp.
Many of those experiencing hair loss have other family members with gradually thinning hair or hair loss. If you have no family history of gradually thinning hair or of gradual hair loss, or your hair loss is patchy, see your doctor.
Who should NOT use Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5%?
• Women should not use Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5%.
• Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% should not be used on babies or children under 18 years old.
• Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% will not prevent or improve hair loss which may occur with the use of some prescription and non-prescription medications, certain severe nutritional problems (very low body iron; too much vitamin A intake), low thyroid states (hypothyroidism), chemotherapy, or diseases which cause scarring of the scalp.
Also, Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% will not improve hair loss due to:
• damage from the use of hair care products which cause scarring or deep burns of the scalp.
• hair grooming methods such as cornrowing or ponytails which require pulling the hair tightly back from the scalp.
Do not use if you are not sure of the reason for your hair loss.
Will Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% work for me?
The amount of hair regrowth is different for each person. Not everyone will respond to Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5%. The response to Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% cannot be predicted. It is unlikely anyone will be able to grow back all their hair.
However, to see your best results with Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% make sure you get the medicine directly to the scalp and apply it twice a day, every day.
You may get better results if you have been losing your hair for a short period of time or have little hair loss. However, for some men Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% may not work.
How soon can I expect results from using Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5%?
Since normal hair usually grows only 1/2 to 1 inch per month, hair regrowth with Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% also takes time.
Results may be seen as early as 2 months with twice daily use. For some men, it may take at least 4 months for results to be seen. If you do not see any results after 4 months, stop using Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% and seek the advice of your physician.
When you first begin to use Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5%, your hair loss may increase temporarily for up to 2 weeks. This is likely a sign that you are getting rid of old hairs in order to regrow more new hairs. This temporary increase in hair loss is expected and is part of the process for how Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% regrows hair. Remember, this increased hair loss is temporary. However, if it continues after two weeks, see your physician.
If Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% is working, what will the hair look like?
At first, hair growth is usually soft, downy, colorless hairs (like peach fuzz). After further use, the new hairs should be the same color and thickness as the other hairs on your scalp.
How long do I need to use Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5%?
If you experience hair regrowth, continued use of Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% is necessary or the hair loss will begin again.
What happens if I completely stop using Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5%?
Continuous use of Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% is needed to maintain hair regrowth. If you stop using Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5%, you will lose your newly regrown hair in 3 to 4 months.
USING MINOXIDIL TOPICAL AEROSOL, 5%
How do I use Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5%?
For best results, apply half a capful 2 times a day directly to the scalp in the hair loss area. Using more than the recommended amount will not improve results. Each can should last one month, if used as directed.
Never take this product by mouth or apply to other parts of the body.
When do I use Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5%?
Apply Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% once in the morning and once at night. Allow the nighttime application to dry completely before going to bed. Each can should last one month, if used as directed.
Directions
• apply half a capful 2 times a day to the scalp in the hair loss area
• massage into scalp with fingers, then wash hands well
• see enclosed leaflet for complete directions on how to use
• using more or more often will not improve results
• continued use is necessary to increase and keep your hair regrowth or hair loss will begin again
Drug Facts
Ingredients
Active Ingredient: Minoxidil (5% w/w) (Without Propellant). Inactive Ingredients: Butane, Butylated Hydroxytoluene, Cetyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Dehydrated Alcohol, Isobutane, Lactic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Propane, Purified Water, Stearyl Alcohol.
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Directions
Apply half a capful 2 times a day to the scalp in the hair loss area. Massage into scalp with fingers, then wash hands well. See enclosed leaflet for complete directions on how to use. Using more or more often will not improve results. Continued use is necessary to increase and keep your hair regrowth or hair loss will begin again. Before use, read all information on package and enclosed leaflet. Keep the package, It contains important information. Store at 68-77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C). Using the Product: To open container: match arrow on can ring with arrow on cap. Pull off cap. Within the hair thinning area, part the hair into one or more rows to maximize scalp exposure. The foam may begin to melt right away on contact with your warm skin. If your fingers are warm, rinse them in cold water first. (Be sure to dry them thoroughly before handling the foam). Hold the can upside down and press nozzle to dispense the topical foam product onto your fingers. The total amount of foam applied should not exceed half a capful. Using your fingers, spread the foam over the hair loss area and gently massage into scalp and then wash your hands well. After each use, close the container to make child resistant by snapping the cap back on the can. 1. Remove cap. 2. Part the hair. 3. Hold can upside down. 4. Massage with fingers.
Warnings
For external use only. For use by men only. Extremely flammable: Avoid fire, flame or smoking during and immediately following application. Do not use if you are a woman; your amount of hair loss is different than that shown on side of this carton or your hair loss is on the front of the scalp. Minoxidil topical aerosol, 5% (foam) is not intended for frontal baldness or receding hairline; you have no family history of hair loss; your hair loss is sudden and/or patchy; you do not know that reason for your hair loss; you are under 18 years of age. Do not use on babies and children; your scalp is red, inflamed, infected, irritated or painful; you use other medicines on the scalp. Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease. When using this product do not apply on other parts of the body; avoid contact with the eyes. In case of accidental contact, rinse eyes with large amounts of cool tap water; some people have experienced changes in hair color and/or texture; it takes time to regrow hair. Results may occur at 2 months with twice a day usage. For some men, you may need to use this product at least 4 months before you see results; the amount of hair regrowth is different for each person. This product will not work for all men. Stop use and ask a doctor if chest pain, rapid heartbeat, faintness or dizziness occurs; sudden unexplained weight gain occurs; your hands or feet swell; scalp irritation or redness occurs; unwanted facial hair growth occurs; you do not see hair regrowth in 4 months. May be harmful if used when pregnant or breast-feeding. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). Contents under pressure. Do not puncture or incinerate container. Do not expose to heat or store at temperatures above 120 degrees F (49 degrees C).
