Minoxidil in its topical form was the first over-the-counter drug approved by the FDA for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia (i.e., hair loss). For decades, Minoxidil has been used as an oral pill to treat "high blood pressure". One of the side effects of this drug called Loniten was hair growth and reversal of androgenic alopecia. However, taking minoxidil in its oral form had many other side effects that made it impractical to take for the treatment of baldness. In 1996, UpJohn's patent of topical Minoxidil(Rogaine/Regaine) expired. causing the price to come crashing down due to numerous generic brands of topical Minoxidil(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generic_drug) hitting the market. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minoxidil) Thus, topical Minoxidil became affordable for the masses.

Minoxidil is a dose-dependent drug. The higher the dose of Minoxidil, the better the results. Using Dr Reddy's brand of 10% Minoxidil will cause twice the effective regrowth of more and thicker hair in a shorter period of time when compared to the conventional strength of 5%. It comes in a foam delivery vehicle, thus allowing an easy drip-free application.There are 2 ways to use it. 1st, is to squeeze half a capful of the foam into the cap provided. Then use your fingers to dip in it and massage into the scalp. The 2nd method is to hold the nozzle in a upside down position and squeeze directly onto the scalp and massge well. Wash the hands throughly afterwards.

While hair is typically associated with youth and vigor for men, it is considered an essential part of overall identity in terms of beauty for women, with whom it represents feminity and attractiveness.  Therefore, hair loss often have a much more devastating  psychological impact on women.

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Topical Minoxidil on the market is suitable for both men and women. The primary reason why only the lower strength of Minoxidil at 2% has been officially indicated for women is because Minoxidil may cause hypertrichosis (excessive hair growth outside the normal hairline- usually on the forehead, malar and sides of the face), something which affects 3%-5% of women using topical Minoxidil and usually not perceived as a problem by men (http://www.androgeneticalopecia.com/hair-loss-treatments/minoxidil-female-pattern-baldness.shtml). Thus in women, one may have to consider the benefits between hair growth that will be stimulated to take place on the scalp and possibly- outside it, against totally no treatment at all with minoxidil to fight hair loss.

Dr Reddy's Mintop 10% foam is mildly scented with a pleasant aroma and is propylene glycol-free.It is also suitable for especially those who gets an itchy sensation on their scalp due to the presence of propylene glycol used in many other types of Minoxidil in liquid solution form.

On a twice/day regime, 1 can will typically last for 30 days. It usually takes around 8 weeks of regular usage to observe any noticeable growth.

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