Hair Top 5% Solution should only be applied directly to the scalp area in the amount and in the way specified on the label or by your doctor. Clean and dry your scalp before using it. It may take approximately 2- 4 months before you notice any hair growth. The first growth may be soft, colourless, and barely visible. Using more than recommended will not speed up hair growth and may increase the likelihood of side effects. This medication must be used continuously to maintain hair growth. Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or worsen after using it for 4 to 6 months.

The most common side effects of this medicine include itching, excessive hair growth, rash, and dermatitis. In case of accidental application in other areas, it may result in unwanted hair growth. Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water if you get it in your eyes, mouth, or broken skin. Talk to your doctor if you are bothered by the side effects or if they do not go away.

People under 18 or over 65 should not usually use Hair Top 5% Solution. It may also not be appropriate if your hair loss is due to medications (such as chemotherapy) or any nutritional deficiency. You should also not use this medicine if you have high blood pressure or use other creams or lotions to treat other scalp conditions. Talk to your doctor if you have heart disease or blood circulation problems.

Uses of Hair Top Solution

Treatment of Hair loss

Benefits of Hair Top Solution

In Treatment of Hair loss

Hair Top 5% Solution is a medicine used to treat common hereditary hair loss. It can prevent further hair loss and help hair to re-grow. It works by increasing blood flow to the hair follicles on your scalp, which prevents hair cell death and also enhances new hair growth. It is most effective for baldness or thinning at the top of the scalp but less effective at the front or for receding hairline.

Benefits are less likely if you have been bald for many years or have a large area of hair loss. Hair Top 5% Solution is not suitable for sudden or unexplained hair loss. It is considered a safe medicine. There are separate products for men and women and you should follow your doctor’s instructions carefully while using Hair Top 5% Solution. Regrowth of hair improves your appearance, boosts your confidence, and enhances your social life. Use it regularly to maintain hair growth and to get the maximum benefits. Consult your doctor if you notice any changes in the hair growth while using Hair Top 5% Solution.

Side effects of Hair Top Solution

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Hair Top

Itching
Hypertrichosis (excessive hair growth)
Dermatitis

How to use Hair Top Solution

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use.

How Hair Top Solution works

Hair Top 5% Solution is a potassium channel opener. Its vasodilation action expands the blood vessels. Therefore, when it is applied to the scalp, it helps to increase blood flow. This increased blood flow provides more nutrition and oxygen to the hair follicles, which prevents hair cell death and also enhances new hair growth. This is how it works to treat your alopecia (hair loss).

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Hair Top 5% Solution may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Hair Top 5% Solution is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Hair Top 5% Solution is not recommended for use in women.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Hair Top Solution?

If you miss a dose of Hair Top 5% Solution, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Wash your hands before and after application.
It should only be applied directly to the scalp. If Hair Top 5% Solution accidentally comes in contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth, flush the area thoroughly with cool tap water.
Do not shampoo your hair or use a hairdryer for 4 hours after applying Hair Top 5% Solution as it can reduce the effectiveness of the medicine.
During the first 2 weeks of application, your hair fall may increase. This is normal and is a sign that Hair Top 5% Solution is working.
Take care that Hair Top 5% Solution does not trickle down onto your face as it may cause undesirable facial hair growth.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Dialkylarylamines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

Action Class

Potassium Channel Openers (KCOs)

Interaction with drugs

Taking Hair Top with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Procarbazine (Oral Route) Mild

Your doctor may monitor blood pressure. Concurrent use may cause an additional drop in blood pressure.

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Patient concerns

I have serious fungal infection n my head from past 12 months. For the first few months, I ignored thinking it's a normal dandruff. Later went to a dermatologist, he gave me Ketancolzole shampoo. Whenever I use Ketanocolzole shampoo and take the same drug, dandruff disappears but it again reappears after few days. I already have lost a huge amount of hairs. What should I do ? I want to get rid of this dandruff wants my hair back :( http://i.imgur.com/TLKfMpA.jpg http://i.imgur.com/qTZJzwI.jpg

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

No permanent cure, Mx 5% solution at night over scalp for hair loss

Need solution for heavy hair loss

Dr. Himanshu Gupta

Dermatology

Solution depends on cause of hair loss.

hair thinning hair loss using hair mont medicine

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

Tab. Keraglo men once daily for 3 months. Hair spray Qilib Men Solution 6-8 sprays once daily at in morning for one month. Increase protein diet& green leafy vegetables. Anaphase Shampoo / VICHY DERCOS Energising (Anti- Hair Loss) Shampoo. Blood Test- Haemoglobin, Thyroid. If Bald Patches:- Tugain 5% Solution for application 1ml at night for one month.

Suffering from excessive hair loss

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

For hair fall take Tab. Keraglo men once daily for 3 months.Hair spray Qilib Men Solution 6-8 sprays once daily at night for one month.Increase protein diet& green leafy vegetables.Anaphase Shampoo / VICHY DERCOS Energising (Anti- Hair Loss) Shampoo.Blood Test- Haemoglobin, Thyroid.If Bald Patches:- Tugain 5% Solution for application 1ml at night for one month.

Hair loss problem So I consult

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

Treatment for Hair Fall:-Tab. Keraglo men once daily for 3 months. Hair spray Qilib Men Solution 6-8 sprays once daily at in morning for one month. Increase protein diet& green leafy vegetables Anaphase Shampoo / VICHY DERCOS Energising (Anti- Hair Loss) Shampoo. Blood test- haemoglobin & thyroid. If Bald Patches:- Tugain 5% Solution for application 1ml at night for one month.

Hair fall & hair loss in some patches.

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

Hair fall:- Tab. Keraglo men once daily for 3 months. Qilib men solution 6-8 sprays once daily at night for one month Use Anaphase shampoo.Increase intake of protein diet & Green leafy vegetables. Check blood test for Thyroid & Haemoglobin. If bald patches:- Tugain 5% solution for application 1ml at night for one month.tab.keraglo eva & Qilib women

Is the hair growth by Hair Top 5% Solution treatment permanent?

You have to continue applying Hair Top 5% Solution for continued hair growth. If you stop using Hair Top 5% Solution, the regrown hair may disappear after 3-4 months and balding or hair loss may restart.

How long does it take to see results with Hair Top 5% Solution?

Since hair growth is a slow process, it may take some time before you see new hair growth after starting the treatment with Hair Top 5% Solution. You need to use Hair Top 5% Solution for 4 months to see its effects.

Do I need to wash my hair every day when using Hair Top 5% Solution?

No, it is not required to shampoo your hair every day before applying Hair Top 5% Solution. However, if you shampoo your hair, make sure your scalp is dry before using Hair Top 5% Solution.

How often should Hair Top 5% Solution be applied?

The general recommendation is that Hair Top 5% Solution should be used twice daily. Follow your doctor's instructions and take it in the dose and duration advised by your doctor.

Can Hair Top 5% Solution be used for beard growth?

No, Hair Top 5% Solution should not be used for beard growth. It is indicated only for growth of hair on scalp in patients with a family history of hair loss.

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