Safety
Should you use minoxidil? A two minute check.
Tick what applies to you and get a plain answer: go ahead, talk to a doctor first, or not for you. Nothing is sent anywhere.
Two minute check
Tick anything that applies to you.
Nothing is sent anywhere. This is a guide, not a diagnosis. Your doctor or pharmacist has the final word.
Nothing ticked: you are in the group minoxidil is made for.
Adult, gradual thinning on the top or crown, family history of hair loss, otherwise healthy. Read the label, start with 5%, give it six months.
Side effects, honestly
Common, rare, and the ones that mean stop.
- Common and mild: scalp itching, dryness, flaking, the early shed. A fully dry scalp, less product, or a gentle shampoo fixes most of it.
- Less common: unwanted facial hair if it drips or you touch your face. Wash hands, apply to a dry scalp, let it dry.
- Rare, stop and see a doctor: chest pain, fast or irregular heartbeat, faintness, dizziness, sudden unexplained weight gain, swelling of hands or feet.
Emergencies: if you think you are having a medical emergency, call 911. For anything on this page, your doctor or pharmacist knows your history and we do not. We are a store run by people who have used these products, not clinicians.
Who it is for
Men 18+Gradual thinning at the crown or top. Family history. Started in the last few years. Still some fine hair in the area.
Women 18+Widening part, thinner ponytail, gradual. Not pregnant or breastfeeding. Once a day.
Not forPatchy loss (alopecia areata), scarring, infections, sudden shedding after illness (usually recovers alone), or hair loss of unknown cause.
Prescription strengths15% and 3% are not over the counter. Prescription only, compounded by licensed pharmacies. Waitlist here.
Cleared to start?
5% minoxidil for men and women, the FDA approved over the counter strength.
