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Minoxidil Spray For Hair Loss (Topical) Prices

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Minoxidil Spray For Hair Loss (Topical) 6% Topical Solution x60ml Spray	£26.92	£53.28	£79.08	£104.32	£128.99	£153.12

Summary For Minoxidil Spray For Hair Loss (Topical)

Medication Class	Vasodilator
Mechanism of action	Promotes blood flow to hair follicles resulting in growth
Active ingredient	Minoxidil
Strength	6%
Effective within	3-6 months
Dosage Instructions	6 sprays to be used twice daily
Manufacturer	UK laboratories (NHS approved)
Use with alcohol	No known interaction

About Minoxidil 6% topical solution

What is topical minoxidil? How does it work? Oral vs topical minoxidil Regaine vs topical minoxidil Minoxidil ingredients

What is topical minoxidil?

Minoxidil hair spray helps to treat male pattern baldness. It encourages hair regrowth and helps to prevent further hair loss. It was first used as a medication to treat high blood pressure, where its effects on hair regrowth were discovered as a side effect of treatment.

How does it work?

Minoxidil belongs to a class of drugs known as vasodilators. This means that it works to widen blood vessels. Whilst minoxidil’s mechanism of action is not fully understood, it is thought that widening of blood vessels in the scalp, helps to deliver oxygen and nutrients to hair follicles. This helps to stimulate growth and reactivate follicles that are not producing hair.

It is also thought that minoxidil stimulates hair to move from the resting phase (where hair does not grow), to the growth phase. This will not only help to promote hair growth but can also help to increase the overall thickness of hair.

Oral vs topical minoxidil

Minoxidil comes as a topical solution/foam applied to the scalp or a low-dose oral tablet taken once daily. Both can help stimulate hair growth, but they suit different people.

How they work

Topical: Acts locally on the scalp to boost blood flow to hair follicles.
Oral: Works systemically to support hair growth from within, often used when topical treatments are ineffective or poorly tolerated.

Effectiveness

Both forms can work, but oral minoxidil may give stronger, more consistent results in some people, especially non-responders to topical minoxidil.

Ease of use

Topical: Needs regular application; can irritate the scalp or affect styling.
Oral: One tablet daily; simpler for those who struggle with topical routines.

Side effects

Topical: Scalp dryness, irritation, occasional facial hair.
Oral: Increased body hair, fluid retention, and blood pressure changes. Requires medical supervision.

Regaine vs topical minoxidil

Regaine contains minoxidil 5% and Chemist Click’s minoxidil hair spray contains minoxidil 6%.

Minoxidil ingredients

Active ingredient: Minoxidil 6%

Inactive ingredients: Glycerol, Water, Sulphuric Acid and Methylated Spirit

Minoxidil Spray Dosage Instructions

How to apply minoxidil spray

6 sprays to be used twice daily.

Side effects of topical minoxidil

Most of the side effects of minoxidil relate to the oral tablets. It is unlikely that the topical formulation will be absorbed through the skin to cause side effects.

There is a small chance of side effects with topical minoxidil, and these usually relate to issues surrounding the hair and scalp.

The most common side effects of topical minoxidil include:

Irritation at the site of application
Itchiness of the scalp
Burning of the scalp
Temporary increase in hair loss (minoxidil shedding)
Change in hair texture
Change in hair colour

Does topical minoxidil cause heart problems?

Topical minoxidil is absorbed through the skin in very small amounts, so it rarely causes heart-related side effects. For most people, it does not lead to heart problems. However, a small number of users may experience mild increases in heart rate, palpitations, or dizziness, usually when too much is applied or if the scalp is damaged, increasing absorption.

Minoxidil Spray Warnings

This medicine is suitable for most people, however, not everyone can use it. If you are in any doubt, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Do not use this medicine if:

You are allergic to minoxidil or any of the other ingredients contained in this medicine (listed in section 6)
You are female
You are under the age of 18 or over the age of 65
You have hair loss caused by medication
You have total baldness or complete loss of all body hair
The cause of your hair loss is unknown, uneven, or it is sudden and unexpected
You have high blood pressure (treated or untreated)
You suffer from a heart condition(s), including but not limited to abnormal heart rhythms or rates, angina or chest pains and/or circulation disorders, high blood pressure
You have any condition that affects your scalp, including sunburn and psoriasis
You have a shaven scalp
You are using creams, ointments or lotions used to treat scalp conditions
You have any kind of dressing or bandage on your scalp
You are at all unsure whether your scalp is normal and healthy

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if:

You are not sure where your scalp is normal and healthy
You are taking other medicines, including certain blood pressure medicines called ‘vasodilators’ e.g. hydralazine. There is a potential that minoxidil can interact with these medicines and increase their effect
There may be underlying causes of hair loss, such as hormonal issues or mal-nutrition

Minoxidil Spray Interactions

Do not use this product at the same time as applying other topical treatments to the scalp. This includes, but it not limited to corticosteroids, retinoids or dithranol.

There is limited information on the interactions between topical minoxidil and other medication. Although not clinically proven, it is theoretically possible that the absorption of minoxidil into the bloodstream may cause a drop in blood pressure. Patients at risk include those with a history of low blood pressure, the elderly, and those taking medication to lower blood pressure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Minoxidil spray is a proven treatment for hair loss in men. It is most effective in:

Younger men
Those that have been displaying symptoms of male pattern baldness for a short period of time
Small areas of baldness
Those that use treatment consistently

A study conducted an America found that topical minoxidil had a positive outcome in 84% of men who were experiencing hair loss.

Another study concluded that topical minoxidil was significantly more effective in regrowing hair, when compared to a placebo.

Yes, topical minoxidil is considered safe for most people and has been used for decades to treat hair loss. Because only a small amount is absorbed into the bloodstream, side effects are usually mild and limited to the scalp, such as dryness, irritation, or itching.

Yes, there is no evidence to suggest that minoxidil poses any long-term health risks.

Yes, this happens because minoxidil is moving hair out of the resting phase, causing it to fall out at a faster rate than usual. This is to make way for newer, thicker, and healthier strands of hair. It is a sign that minoxidil is working. Shedding usually starts anywhere between 2-8 weeks into treatment and lasts for around 8 weeks. 

Stopping minoxidil spray will reverse any positive results you have experienced from treatment. You cannot stop using minoxidil without losing hair that has been regrown.

It is safe and common practice to use both minoxidil and finasteride together. Minoxidil works by helping to increase blood flow to the scalp, whilst finasteride works by blocking the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (a hormone which shrinks hair follicles). Both treatments work together to complement each other, providing better results than using a single treatment.

Research looking at minoxidil for beard growth is limited. In theory, it will work to promote beard growth, as there are hair follicles on your face. Case studies within this area are limited to social media, and we do not recommend using minoxidil for beard growth. The skin on your face is thinner and more delicate, to the skin on your scalp. This may increase the chances of skin irritation and localised side effects. The same applies to eyebrows and other areas of your body, other than your scalp.

Yes, most clinics will recommend using minoxidil hair spray after a hair transplant to minimise shock hair loss and preserve the new head of hair. It may even help to regrow more hair after the surgery. Most clinics will advise that you wait 3-4 weeks post-transplant, before using minoxidil. However, you should check with your clinic before starting treatment.

Yes, in theory, the treatment will work to treat frontal baldness. However, research is limited in this area.

Yes, however, we only supply minoxidil for the treatment of male pattern baldness.

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Authored By

Abbas Kanani

Superintendent Pharmacist

Written by Chemist Click

First created 28th April 2025

Last reviewed 8th January 2026

1 source

NHS UK. (n.d.). Hair Loss. Retrieved August 11, 2024, from https://www.nhs.uk/symptoms/hair-loss/

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