Minoxidil for Black Women (FAQs)

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1. The risk of redness, burning, stinging at area where you apply the treatment. If these symptoms worsen, stop the treatment and see a doctor for more advice!
2. In more rare cases, minoxidil may carry the risk of tiredness, difficulty breathing, chest pain, fainting, unwanted hair growth on face /body, or changes in heartbeats!
3. Allergic reactions, but it usually mild (not serious). This may lead to allergic symptoms such as itching, rash, or dizziness.
4. Other possible side effects may occur (not mentioned in here, this is not a complete list). If you have other unusual symptoms not listed above, see a doctor right away!

In general, most African-American women (black women) can take it safely. If the side effects do occur, these are usually not serious!

Is it safe to take minoxidil during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

It’s not clear yet whether this hair loss treatment has an effect on pregnancy.

Although it causes an adverse effect in animals (according to some animal studies), but it is not fully understood for pregnant women. In fact so far, there are still no adequate studies that observe the effect of this treatment on pregnant women.

The effect is also not clear for women with breastfeeding. But some studies suggest that it may pose minimal risk to baby when taken during breastfeeding.

If you in doubt and do concern about this issue, discuss more with a doctor for more guidance.