Like all medications, minoxidil can have side effects, although not everyone will experience them.

Some of the most common side effects include:

• Headaches
• Itching
• Dermatitis
• Unwanted hair growth in areas other than the scalp, e.g. facial hair growth in women

If you experience these or any other side effects while using this product, stop use and speak to your doctor or pharmacist right away.

For a full list of the possible side effects of your own product, please read the patient information leaflet included with the medication carefully.

If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding you should not use products which contain minoxidil. If you’re suffering with hair loss due to pregnancy or hormonal changes, speak to your doctor, pharmacist, or health visitor for advice.

If a minoxidil treatment has been formulated specifically for men or women, you should follow the advice of the manufacturers and use the correct product for you.

If you use a treatment designed for those of another gender, it may not work as effectively or as intended.

If you’re unsure which treatment you should use, speak to your doctor or pharmacist for advice before use.

Minoxidil can begin to work as soon as 8 weeks after the start of treatment.

However, it can take up to 16 weeks before you see any results, and this can be different from person to person.

If you don’t see any improvements after 16 weeks to one year of use (depending on the strength of the treatment), you should stop using minoxidil and speak to your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

You should not use minoxidil if your hair loss is anything other than hereditary.

This includes hair loss caused by medical treatments or an all over loss of body hair.

If you’re unsure what is causing your hair loss, speak to your doctor or pharmacist to see if this product is suitable for you.