Retreat 5% Gel is used to treat alopecia (hair loss). Retreat 5% Gel stimulates hair growth and slows down the process of balding. Alopecia is the thinning or loss of hair on the scalp or any part of the body.

Retreat 5% Gel contains Minoxidil, which widens the blood vessels and helps provide oxygen, blood, and nutrients to the hair follicles, thereby preventing hair cell death and promoting new hair growth.

Some common side effects of Retreat 5% Gel include changes in the color/texture of the hair, excessive hair growth, headache, itching, skin irritation, dryness, shortness of breath, scaling of the skin, and redness. These side effects usually do not require medical attention. If the side effects persist, consult a doctor.

Before using Retreat 5% Gel, let your doctor know if you are allergic to it, or have high blood pressure, sunburn, eczema, psoriasis, heart diseases like angina (chest pain), a recent heart attack, and circulation disorders. Retreat 5% Gel not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women.

Retreat 5% Gel is used in the treatment of Alopecia/hair loss. The detailed uses of Retreat 5% Gel are as follows:

• Hair Loss Treatment: Retreat 5% Gel effectively treats hair loss by stimulating hair growth, increasing blood flow to the scalp, and prolonging the growth phase of hair follicles.
• Promoting Hair Regrowth: $helps promote hair regrowth, thicken existing hair, and slow down hair loss, leading to a fuller and healthier-looking head of hair.

• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safe and effective use.
• Clean and dry the scalp before application. Apply the prescribed amount of Retreat 5% Gel directly to the scalp and massage gently to help absorption.
• Do not apply to areas of the body other than the normal healthy scalp. It should not be used on inflamed, infected, irritated, or painful scalp skin.
• Wash your hands before and after using Retreat 5% Gel.
• Do not shampoo your hair for 4 hours after applying Retreat 5% Gel.

• Retreat 5% Gel is a vasodilator that treats alopecia (hair loss).
• It stimulates hair growth and prevents baldness. Retreat 5% Gel opens potassium channels and widens the blood vessels to increase the blood flow.
• This vasodilation process promotes blood flow to the hair follicles, providing sufficient nutrition and oxygen to the hair cells.
• It supplies oxygen and nutrients to the hair cell, preventing its death and stimulating hair growth.

• Let your doctor know if you are allergic to any of the components in Retreat 5% Gel.
• Avoid smoking or going near naked flames since Retreat 5% Gel can catch fire and burn easily.
• Tell your doctor before using Retreat 5% Gel if you have a history of high blood pressure, sunburn, eczema, psoriasis, heart diseases like angina (chest pain), a recent heart attack, and circulation disorders.
• Retreat 5% Gel may cause dizziness affecting your ability to drive; hence drive or operate machinery with caution.
• Retreat 5% Gel is not recommended for children and adolescents below 18 years of age.