Minoxidil and Kmax fibers: together against hair thinning

Anti-baldess therapy 

Available both in oral and topical form, minoxidil is one of the most used drugs, together with finasteride, to combat androgenetic alopecia, better known as common baldness. In the event that your dermatologist suggests you to undertake a therapy based on topical minoxidil, it is essential to apply the lotion correctly in order to ensure the effectiveness of the therapy.

Often, people who use these topical lotions combine them with cosmetic products, the so-called "concealing products", to mask the empty areas caused by baldness. Among these hair make-up products, hair fibers are the most used to hide thinning hair while awaiting the first results of drug therapies.

Both, therefore, work on the hair thinning: on one hand, minoxidil acts from the inside by stimulating proper hair regrowth; on the other hand, the hair fibers improve aesthetics from the outside. In this context, it becomes essential to know how to apply minoxidil together with keratin microfibers without altering the effectiveness of the trichological therapy.

Topical minoxidil: the essential to know 

Topical Minoxidil is an approved hair loss drug. On the contrary, oral minoxidil, despite being considered one of the most effective remedies for baldness, is a drug approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) exclusively for treating high blood pressure. In fact, its use in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia is purely off-label.

That said, topical minoxidil is formulated in the form of lotions or foams that need to be applied directly to the scalp. These products can have two different types of active principle concentration: 2% and 5%. Depending on the opinion of your doctor, the type, frequency of applications and the quantity of the product to be used may vary. Typically, topical minoxidil should be applied once a day (with double dosage) or twice a day (with half dosage).

Like any anti-baldness treatment, to obtain visible results it is necessary to have perseverance and patience, as the first effects are noticed starting from the fourth month of therapy. This is the main reason why the use of hair make-up products, such as hair fibers and scalp foundation, is an instant and effective solution to hide the thinning areas of the head while waiting the results of the therapy.

Kmax Hair Fibers: a 100% natural remedy 

The keratin microfibers are an instant remedy against any type of thinning and they are used all over the world by both men and women. In a few seconds, the hair appears thicker and more homogeneous, and those who are waiting to obtain effective results with trichological therapies can acquire the certainty of having a well-groomed look on any occasion.

In particular, Kmax hair fibers are made up of 99.9% keratin, the same substance that constitutes our hair. The remaining 0.1% is given by a natural anti-agglomerating agent, silica. This means that the Kmax keratin microfibers are 100% natural and contain no preservatives or dyes. As a consequence the effect obtained is absolutely natural and flawless.

Minoxidil and hair fibers: the ideal routine

In order to effectively apply both the minoxidil lotion and the keratin microfibers to obtain an optimal result, it is very important to follow specific steps. First of all, the absorption of minoxidil is ideal when the product is applied on clean skin, free from any hair make-up product. This means that it would be better to always wash the hair before using the topical lotion.

The absorption of topical minoxidil takes at least a couple of hours, so it is highly advisable to wait for this time before applying the Kmax hair fibers to the scalp. The ideal routine, therefore, involves washing the hair in the evening followed by the immediate application of the minoxidil lotion and the use of keratin microfibers on the following morning. This is the optimal method if the medical prescription indicates a single application of concentrated minoxidil per day.

Fortunately, in the last period there are more and more prescriptions for this kind of  single topical and concentrated application rather than for two applications divided over the course of the day. In this latter case, in fact, it would become much more complex to apply the hair fibers in the morning, after the first application of minoxidil lotion. In this case the best solution would be to wait about two hours before applying any concealing product in order to be sure to guarantee the effectiveness of the therapy.

Applying both products, minoxidil and hair fibers, at the same time is not recommended because both the effectiveness of the lotion and the natural result of the hair fibers could be compromised.

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