Kresse, 5% in men and 2% in women
The Kresse is another generic products currently marketed to treat androgenetic alopecia in a state not advanced. It is one of the most widely used but not less effective.
The active ingredient is minoxidil composes it, usually with a concentration of five percent when used in men or in a lower concentration of two percent, if used in women as it can result in excessive hair growth other parts of the body called hypertrichosis.
Minoxidil acts as a vasodilator promoting hair growth but is insufficient to halt the hair loss. In fact, minoxidil originally came into use to treat patients with hypertension, ie high blood pressure. It is therefore necessary check-ups or take precautions during application to avoid adverse side effects.
It is effective in regions close to the crown, mainly getting the regression of baldness. However, it is inappropriate to treat severe alopecia.
It comes in a lotion for topical application twice daily. Be persistent with your application and not worry if at first appears to be losing even more hair. This can occur in some patients, however, soon becomes assimilated to recover the same thickness as the rest of the hair.
Like other products minoxidil caution should be exercised with contraindications and side effects as topical agents are rapidly absorbed by the skin coming into contact directly with the bloodstream.