Topical minoxidil not just for men - Times Daily (subscription)- About: Hairloss News

Minoxidil is thought to stimulate hair growth by increasing the blood supply that nourishes the hair follicles. It may take four to eight months to see results, and if treatment with minoxidil is stopped, the scalp will revert to its previous state of hair loss. Scientists are studying why hair grows and what signals the body sends to hair follicles to make hair grow. There are many reasons for hair loss other than aging, including certain medications, illness, stress and some disease states. There may be other reasons for the hair loss that are not related to HIV, including aging, non-HIV associated illnesses or infections, scalp conditions, stress, hormone changes and other medications. read more

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