Sons Minoxidil 5% Hair Loss Solution

What is Sons Minoxidil 5% Hair Loss Solution?

A clear liquid containing 5% minoxidil that you apply directly to the scalp. It is licensed for moderate hereditary hair loss - androgenetic alopecia - in men aged 18 to 65. That is the gradual thinning at the temples and crown that tends to run in families, rather than sudden or patchy hair loss.

How does it help?

The exact way minoxidil works in hereditary hair loss is not fully understood. It is a vasodilator - it widens small blood vessels - and it is thought to lengthen the growing phase of the hair cycle, so more follicles stay in active growth and produce thicker hairs rather than fine ones. It only works on the areas you treat, and only while you keep using it - hair loss usually returns within a few months of stopping. Regrowth is slow, so it is normally used for at least four months before judging the result.

Key benefits

• Applied to the scalp twice a day, so it fits into a normal morning and evening routine.
• Holds a UK marketing authorisation for hereditary hair loss in men.
• Works on the areas you treat, typically the crown and the top of the scalp.
• Our pharmacist checks it is right for you before it is dispensed.

Who should take care?

Always read the patient information leaflet before use. This solution is licensed for men aged 18 to 65 with hereditary hair loss - it is not for women, for anyone under 18, or for sudden, patchy or scarring hair loss. Do not use it on a scalp that is red, sore, broken, infected or sunburnt, or if you have a scalp condition such as psoriasis. Tell us about any heart condition, chest pain, or high or low blood pressure before you start. Stop using it and get medical advice if you get chest pain, a fast heartbeat, dizziness, sudden unexplained weight gain, or swelling of the hands and feet. Regrowth takes months, and hair loss usually returns if you stop.