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Minoxidil for hair loss

2017-07-08 18:32:24
I recently consulted a dermatologist for my hair loss problem.. he identified it as Male pattern baldness.. he prescribed regaine spray for daily usage..Later I saw that it has minoxidil. I heard from the online forums that minoxidil is harmful, what's your opinion? I trust my dermatologist, but reading those comments, made me think twice.. should I continue or stop using it?
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Online consultations have such limitations as discussion about the medications is often incomplete. Minoxidil is for indefinite usage and has to become a part of life. Further information is in the following weblink https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/hair-and-scalp-problems/hair-loss
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Minoxidil is recommended by US-FDA for indefinite usage.

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