Minscalp 2% Solution

Minscalp 2% Solution is a topical hair-loss medicine that contains minoxidil 2% in each bottle. It belongs to the vasodilator drug class and is used on the scalp to help treat androgenetic alopecia, also called hereditary pattern hair loss. Minscalp 2% Solution is applied directly to the scalp rather than taken by mouth. It is intended for adults who have been evaluated for hair loss and are using a doctor-recommended minoxidil treatment.

How it works: Minoxidil helps widen small blood vessels in the scalp, which can improve blood flow around hair follicles. In solution form, Minscalp 2% Solution is absorbed through the scalp where it may help slow hair thinning and support regrowth over time.

Minscalp 2% Solution is a lower-strength minoxidil option, which is often chosen when a gentler starting point is preferred or when a doctor wants to limit scalp irritation. Compared with stronger minoxidil products, it may be better suited to people who are sensitive to topical treatments, and results still usually take time to appear.

• Hereditary pattern hair loss
• Thinning hair on the scalp
• Androgenetic alopecia
• Hair regrowth support
• Maintenance of existing hair density

• Apply Minscalp 2% Solution only to a clean, dry scalp.
• Use the amount and schedule your doctor recommends; do not apply extra to speed up results.
• Part the hair to expose the thinning area, then spread the solution onto the scalp, not the hair shafts.
• Wash your hands after applying the solution.
• Let the scalp dry completely before using hair products, hats, or going to bed.
• Do not use on broken, irritated, or sunburned scalp skin unless your clinician tells you to.

Minscalp 2% Solution provides minoxidil 2% in a topical liquid form, which is the strength in each bottle. The exact dose and how often to apply it depend on your prescriber’s instructions; the usual schedule is 1 mL applied to the scalp twice daily, and the total daily amount should not be exceeded. Your doctor decides whether Minscalp 2% Solution is the right strength for you and how long you should use it.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Minoxidil may include:

• Scalp itching
• Dry scalp
• Flaking or dandruff-like scaling
• Redness or irritation at the application site
• Temporary increased hair shedding at the start of treatment
• Unwanted facial hair growth if the solution spreads beyond the scalp

• Use only on the scalp; do not apply to other body areas or to broken skin.
• Minscalp 2% Solution may irritate sensitive skin, so stop and ask a clinician if severe burning or rash develops.
• Do not use more than directed, because extra topical minoxidil can increase the risk of systemic side effects.
• Use caution if you have heart disease, low blood pressure, or a history of rhythm problems.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding before using Minscalp 2% Solution.
• Keep the solution away from eyes, mouth, and nose; rinse well with water if accidental contact occurs.
• Be careful with alcohol-containing hair products or scalp treatments, which can add irritation.

• Other topical scalp medicines or irritants, such as tretinoin, corticosteroids, or medicated shampoos
• Other blood pressure medicines, which may increase dizziness or low blood pressure symptoms
• Alcohol-based hair products, which can worsen scalp dryness and irritation
• Nitrates or other vasodilators, if systemic effects from minoxidil occur
• Oral minoxidil or other minoxidil-containing products

Store Minscalp 2% Solution at room temperature, tightly closed, away from heat, flame, and direct sunlight.