RITC 7.D Panthenol & minoxidil

minoxidil 

minoxidil benefits for hair

It is used to stimulate hair growth in men and women and is most effective in people under the age of 40 with recent hair loss, but it has no effective effect on a receding hairline and for the treatment of complete baldness.

Hair growth usually occurs after several months of use of the medication and only lasts as long as the medication is continued. After minoxidil treatment is stopped, hair loss will begin again within a few months.

Minoxidil damage

Minoxidil may cause side effects such as itching, dryness, flaking, irritation, or burning of the scalp. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away.

Panthenol

Its uses and side effects

Panthenol is a compound derived from vitamin B5 and is widely used in the field of skin and hair care. Panthenol has emollient and restorative properties that help moisturize skin and hair and improve their texture and appearance. Panthenol is also used to relieve itching, irritation, hives and allergies. It is an effective and safe treatment for regular use. Daily skin and hair care for all age groups.

Pantothenic acid is one of the compounds that belong to the B complex group of vitamins, and it is known as vitamin B5. Pantothenic acid was discovered in 1931 by Roger J. Williams (1893-1988) while studying bacterial growth factors, and Williams and Saunders named this compound pantothenic acid in 1933, which indicates its wide spread in nature, and with the development of research and laboratory experiments, topical Panthenol (or as it is known Also Dexapanthenol) which is the stable alcoholic derivative of pantothenic acid, and unlike pantothenic acid, panthenol is absorbed through the skin and has many properties to maintain the vital functions of the outer layer of the skin.

Moisturizing the skin:
Moisturizing the skin maintains its elasticity and helps maintain the biological functions of the skin as well, and panthenol is one of the best moisturizers that maintain moist skin for adults and children alike, and recent studies show the effectiveness of some skin moisturizers that contain several substances together, including panthenol, in moisturizing children’s skin under three months.

Promote hair growth:
Panthenol promotes hair growth in several ways, such as maintaining the growth of hair follicles, preventing factors leading to the death of hair follicles, and prolonging the growth phase of the follicle.