No hair loss treatment fixes your issues overnight; it takes consistent use over a prolonged period to begin noticing the effects.
Sons prescribe Minoxidil as one route of treatment because of its medically proven effectiveness, but is it safe to use for a long time?
Let’s look at the timeline for Minoxidil and what the effects of long term use are.
Is it safe to use Minoxidil for a long time?
There is no evidence to suggest that using Minoxidil for a long time will incur any negative effects. In fact, the contrary is true.
When you’ve begun to notice signs of hair loss, applying Topical Minoxidil can work to slow and hopefully stop your hair loss.
The initial effects of the treatment typically start to show at around 3 months, with even greater progress happening after roughly 6 months. Don’t worry if you notice some shedding in the first few months, this is perfectly normal. After 9-12 months, you should be seeing the full effects of the treatment.
However, it’s crucial to maintain use of Minoxidil beyond this point. The reason for this is that the same hair loss symptoms you noticed at the beginning could recur again, losing whatever progress that’s been made.
The effectiveness of the treatment is strong, working in around 80% of men. These odds are further increased when used in tandem with Finasteride, another medication designed to halt hair loss.
As long as you stick to the dosage prescribed to you, applying it as directed, you should encounter no problems and reap the benefits of the treatment.
How does Minoxidil work?
Strands of hair need a thriving environment, with plenty of oxygen and the requisite blood flow. Topical Minoxidil increases the degree of blood flow and oxygen your scalp’s blood vessels receive, meaning your hair follicles will widen to better absorb vital nutrients and your hair will have greater potential to grow healthily.
Increasing the growth stage of your hair cycle is important as it also reduces the amount of time your hair rests for. Keeping this up for a prolonged period does no harm to your hair or your hair follicles.
The Sons team can alleviate whatever worries you might have about Minoxidil or hair loss treatments generally, but rest assured that the treatment is fine for use over a longer period.
There are reported side effects to taking Minoxidil but these instances are rare. If you experience any redness, rashes, or general skin irritation as a result of the application, stop taking the treatment and the effects should go away. You can then talk to a Sons consultant or your doctor about how to proceed.
On top of Minoxidil, Sons has a wide range of products that can help combat your hair loss. Explore the entire range on our website.
