Minoxidil Topical Solution 10- 320 Questions Answered

I have been using Minoxidil topical solution from last six months, but from last few days I have observed lot of itchy ness on scalp after applying Minoxidil. Can you tell me what is the solution for this problem?

Asked for Male, 30 Years 591 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

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Don't worry...you are suffering from allergic contact dermatitis causing this itchy scalp... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consult ... Read More

Hello sir, I m 27 yrs old using minoxidil topical solution for hair loss from last 3-4 months. Is it safe to use Is there any sexual side effects. Please help me.

Asked for Male, 25 Years 393 Views v

Dr. Ajay Pal SinghSexologist | Delhi

Application will not give side effects but if u take in oral medicine form then it can.. ... Read More

What grade of hair loss is this? I have bought minoxidil topical solution 5% w/v (regaine) for myself. I'm a girl. So will this solution help in hair Re-Growth? How much time will it take for visible hair Re-Growth with the help of this solution? A detailed response would really be appreciated. Thank you :)

Asked for Female, 20 Years 574 Views v

Dr. Sandeep GuptaDermatologist | Delhi

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Minoxidil helps in thinning of hair. ... Read More

Is it safe to apply topical minoxidil solution (5%) on scalp for baldness if a person also suffers from keratoconus?

Asked for Male, 25 Years 472 Views v

Dr. Vishal AroraOphthalmologist | Gurgaon

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There is no evidence that minoxidil can worsen keratoconus. But keratoconus and variants of alopecia have an association. ... Read More

I want to discontinue of using minoxidil and proangen topical as I am now trying to conceive...I want to ask before how many days of conceiving I should leave using all topical ...Also I am taking follihair multivitamin tablet during conception

Asked for Female, 31 Years 163 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

You can...it depends on the grade...You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain me ... Read More

I am taking bp meds now , can i use topical minoxidil on scalp ? Will it affect bp or interact with bp meds ?

Asked for Male, 34 Years 353 Views v

Dr. Nishith ChandraCardiologist | Delhi

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In some cases , Minoxidil increases BP Dr Nishith Chandra, MD,DM, FSCAI(USA) Director Interventional Cardiologist, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, NEW DELHI, I N D I A. @NishithChandra ... Read More

Can i apply topical minoxidil on my scalp whilst having bp med - i am taking telma 40 daily. Any side effects on bp or heart while applying the minoxidil on scalp ?

Asked for Male, 34 Years 136 Views v

Dr. Abhinav ChhabraCardiologist | New Delhi

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No if it is less than 5 % Slight headache can be there ... Read More

I've been using topical minoxidil and it's irritating my scalp and causing a burning sensation. I want to switch to oral minoxidil please suggest.

Asked for Male, 23 Years 278 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Hi, I consulted a dermatologist for hair thinning and hair loss from hairline and a little bit at crown. They have advised me topical minoxidil 5% once per day and ketoconazole shampoo. However I am not entirely sure about using minoxidil, could someone please help me with pros and cons of applying it? Will it affect my blood pressure? What are the

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Asked for Male, 27 Years 75 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Hi, I have started using 5% Minoxidil + 0.1% Finasteride Topical solution twice a day from 4 days. I am now experiencing dull headache and elevated blood pressure ( ~ 120 - 128 / 85-90 ). Should I continue to use the solution? And will the side effects go away gradually? Please let me know the next steps / alternatives that I should consider.

Asked for Male, 23 Years 410 Views v

Dr. Patil Leena RajendraDermatologist | Pune

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You can start with once daily instead of twice daily. Apply 1 ml solution over the scalp at night. Just continue with this for some days. In case of any further questions pls consult me. ... Read More

I have male pattern baldness starting stage,I have been taking topical minoxidil 5% for 2 years. For past 60 days i have not applied, I find if difficult to apply when tired from work. Can I take oral minoxidil as it's easy to continue What dose should I take. Please suggest?

Asked for Male, 27 Years 52 Views v

Dr. Pushpa Madhavrao TidkeDermatologist | Pune

Kindly share history and photos Get treated with online consultation ... Read More

I used 0.1 percent finasteride topical , what is actually the volume per day should be used.?? I used 1 ml per day , was that wrong dose???

Asked for Male, 19 Years 187 Views v

Dr. Shoubhick BiswasDermatologist | Kolkata

1 mL twice daily along with minoxidil ... Read More

M26 with hair loss and visible thinning at the crown. Two years ago a dermatologist prescribed topical Minoxidil + Finasteride (10%) and oral Minoxidil 2.5 mg. no oral finastride After about 2 months I noticed reduced erections and absence of morning erections, so my family doctor advised me to stop the medicines. Within a week my erections and lib

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Asked for Male, 26 Years 76 Views v

Dr. Sujata MauryaDermatologist | Bareilly

Can by psychological, Also detailed medical history needs to be assessed to rule out other causes ... Read More

M26 with hair loss and visible thinning at the crown. Two years ago a dermatologist prescribed topical Minoxidil + Finasteride (10%) and oral Minoxidil 2.5 mg. no oral finastride After about 2 months I noticed reduced erections and absence of morning erections, so my family doctor advised me to stop the medicines. Within a week my erections and lib

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Asked for Male, 26 Years 33 Views v

Dr. Shailaja BandlaPsychiatrist | Vijayawada

Hi. Consult online for questions regarding the same ... Read More

Hi use Minoxidil 5% Topical potion. I also take Telvas for BP which is under control at 130/90 but recently someone suggested that Minoxidil increases BP and suggested WellGrow. Is it safe? Any other solution i can use or well grow 5% is good and hope it doesnt increase bp.

Asked for Male, 38 Years 55 Views v

Dr. Rohit KumawatEmergency & Critical Care | Jaipur

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Minoxidil not increases BP ... Read More

Have used topical finasteride 0.1% along with minoxidil 5% , i only used for 2 days and 1 ml each day , I got to know finasteride causes side effects like sexual and harmonal issues , i quitted right away , making it a two days use , will i get any side effects ? And what about the concept of persistent sexual side effects from finasteride, did it

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Asked for Male, 18 Years 407 Views v

Dr. Shaurya RohatgiDermatologist | Mumbai

No self treatment with incomplete knowledge ... Read More

Can changing minoxidil finasteride topical brand cause allergy? Was on 1 month Hair4U topical solution (Alcohol 42 % )and had no sort of allergy . Switched to Tugain Men F+ 5% this month (Alcohol percentage not mentioned). The box also mentions Lipid based technology) - and started getting small rashes/rough skin behind ears, on both sides of nostr

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Asked for Male, 28 Years 128 Views v

Dr. Ch BikashDermatologist | Shillong

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Can be a totally different condition Will need to see the rash Allergy is a possibility ... Read More

Hello doc, I started topical minoxidil 5% from 4 days as prescribed. I have anxiety problem. I feeling muscle twitch occasionally on chest started from 2 days.Is it due to using topical solution or it's just a normal muscle twitch?? I have vitamin D deficiency

Asked for Male, 28 Years 141 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I am experiencing Topical itching over the surface of and around the testes since last one week. Im applying Candid-B cream on and around the testes twice daily and it subsides for 6-10 hrs, but crops up next morning after bath. Prickling type sensation happens all day. Pls advise?

Asked for Male, 48 Years 90 Views v

Dr. Nalini KumariDiabetologist | Hyderabad

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Visit dermatologist ... Read More

Do Indian doctors prescribe oral minoxidil or only topical minoxidil? And when they go for oral minoxidil or topical minoxidil?

Asked for Male, 29 Years 125 Views v

Dr. Chaithra HGeneral Physician | Bangalore

Topical minoxidil ... Read More

I've been using topical 5% minoxidil with 0.1% finasteride twice a day, along with 1 mg oral finasteride daily, for the past two months. I'm experiencing significant shedding, though I think there may be some regrowth. I've noticed some tiny, fine hairs on my scalp. It's also hard to cover all the thinning areas with just 1 ml of the topical soluti

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Asked for Male, 25 Years 147 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Have hairfall, looking to buy Minoxidil. Previously used 5% Minoxidil oil based but it was not at all effective and started to get pimples because of the oil. I'm looking for Minoxidil 10% with Finasteride and no alcohol or oil to apply on my scalp.

Asked for Male, 30 Years 128 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Hair loss and balding head, dry scalp with dandruff, looking for a Minoxidil product which has 10% Minoxidil with Finasteride and no alcohol, not oily or maybe less oily

Asked for Male, 35 Years 224 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I have very less hair thinning on corners and when I shower my hair doesn't fall but I have some hair thinning in corners and I have family history of hair fall but today I have very less but some thining my doctor recently give me minoxidil finastride 5 percent topical but I did not want to use it daily as I have not very severe hair loss can I us

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Asked for Male, 21 Years 147 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I have Beta thal trait & IRBB is it safe to continue using topical minoxidil 5% ? I have no deficiency of b12 Ferritin and folate

Asked for Male, 21 Years 53 Views v

Dr. Arshid Ahmad MalikCardiologist | Srinagar

Topical is safe ... Read More

Hi sir/madam, I visited a dermatologist for mild hair loss in july'24, doc prescribed me oral minoxidil IP 2.5mg and minoxidil 10% lotion and a few vitamin tablets (Androfol-m, HHcal-trol, vitamin d3). I stopped the treatment after one month(Aug'24) of usage due to health issues. Moreover, I got to know that minoxidil must be used life long, I wa

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Asked for Male, 25 Years 479 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

My doctor prescribed cipla tugain minoxidil 5% finastride. 1% for hair growth. He says topical application is safe, but some people say even topical application causes dizziness or vertigo or increases blood pressure. Can anyone confirm that topical application is 100% safe from side effects like vertigo?

Asked for Male, 46 Years 120 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Hi Doctors, I have recently gone through 2 sessions of Viyata Gfc kit for hair loss. Doctor prescribed me Follihair A capsule with Topical Minoxidil and Finasteride combination spray. I have been using it but I feel ED issues. So I am thinking to stop Minoxidil and Finasteride topical solution because of their side effects. Can I expect only Prp se

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Asked for Male, 29 Years 685 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Hi Doctors, I need advice. I have tried to discuss doctor and read online but not getting proper responses. I have been using Minoxidil and Finasteride (Topical) from last 3 months along with 3 sessions of GFC (hair prp treatment). I am noticing Erection issues not sure if its because of Finasteride, I have never had such issues before. So pls let

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Asked for Male, 29 Years 1188 Views v

Dr. Manoj KumarGeneral Physician | Dehradun

Need few more details Kindly consult ... Read More

Hi sir/mam I am using minoxidil 5% for my hair loss. After applying minoxidil to my scalp by mistake i have taken head bath within 30 minutes.Does it make any problem to my hair. Thank you

Asked for Male, 24 Years 260 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

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Minoxidil topical solution 10

I have been using Minoxidil topical solution from last six months, but from last few days I have observed lot of itchy ness on scalp after applying Minoxidil. Can you tell me what is the solution for this problem?

Hello sir, I m 27 yrs old using minoxidil topical solution for hair loss from last 3-4 months. Is it safe to use Is there any sexual side effects. Please help me.

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Is it safe to apply topical minoxidil solution (5%) on scalp for baldness if a person also suffers from keratoconus?

I want to discontinue of using minoxidil and proangen topical as I am now trying to conceive...I want to ask before how many days of conceiving I should leave using all topical ...Also I am taking follihair multivitamin tablet during conception

I am taking bp meds now , can i use topical minoxidil on scalp ? Will it affect bp or interact with bp meds ?

Can i apply topical minoxidil on my scalp whilst having bp med - i am taking telma 40 daily. Any side effects on bp or heart while applying the minoxidil on scalp ?

I've been using topical minoxidil and it's irritating my scalp and causing a burning sensation. I want to switch to oral minoxidil please suggest.

I have male pattern baldness starting stage,I have been taking topical minoxidil 5% for 2 years. For past 60 days i have not applied, I find if difficult to apply when tired from work. Can I take oral minoxidil as it's easy to continue What dose should I take. Please suggest?

I used 0.1 percent finasteride topical , what is actually the volume per day should be used.?? I used 1 ml per day , was that wrong dose???

Hi use Minoxidil 5% Topical potion. I also take Telvas for BP which is under control at 130/90 but recently someone suggested that Minoxidil increases BP and suggested WellGrow. Is it safe? Any other solution i can use or well grow 5% is good and hope it doesnt increase bp.

Hello doc, I started topical minoxidil 5% from 4 days as prescribed. I have anxiety problem. I feeling muscle twitch occasionally on chest started from 2 days.Is it due to using topical solution or it's just a normal muscle twitch?? I have vitamin D deficiency

I am experiencing Topical itching over the surface of and around the testes since last one week. Im applying Candid-B cream on and around the testes twice daily and it subsides for 6-10 hrs, but crops up next morning after bath. Prickling type sensation happens all day. Pls advise?

Do Indian doctors prescribe oral minoxidil or only topical minoxidil? And when they go for oral minoxidil or topical minoxidil?

Have hairfall, looking to buy Minoxidil. Previously used 5% Minoxidil oil based but it was not at all effective and started to get pimples because of the oil. I'm looking for Minoxidil 10% with Finasteride and no alcohol or oil to apply on my scalp.

Hair loss and balding head, dry scalp with dandruff, looking for a Minoxidil product which has 10% Minoxidil with Finasteride and no alcohol, not oily or maybe less oily

I have Beta thal trait & IRBB is it safe to continue using topical minoxidil 5% ? I have no deficiency of b12 Ferritin and folate

Hi sir/mam I am using minoxidil 5% for my hair loss. After applying minoxidil to my scalp by mistake i have taken head bath within 30 minutes.Does it make any problem to my hair. Thank you

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