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Should i stop using minoxidil
Age-25.Hairloss issue (not that severe but was increasing).I thought it was due to water of Bangalore.I went to the doctor and he gave me 5% minoxidil , follihair A , scalpe+ shampoo for 3 months.Till 2 months the issue prevailed.When i visited hometown for 15 days (Himalayas range) the hairfall stopped.When i returned i started using bisleri water. That also helped hairloss.Now I have been given scalpe+ ,mildy shampoo, minoxidil for 2 more months.Should I stop minoxidil for 15 days to check it was water issue or continue. Just want to try whether bisleri water will solve the issue . Will minoxidil stopping will have drastic effects on my hair .
Water has nothing to do with hairloss. You are suffering from androgenic alopecia which is also called as pattern baldness. The hairs start reducing in density at the crown (top) and also the hairline starts receeding from the front. This is usually progressive throughout life unless treated. It is usually accompanied by severe dandruff which we call seborrhoea. The FDA approved treatment for this condition is the best. No oil or cream will magically work because the hairs are getting miniaturised and eventually disappearing due to the hormonal effects of DHT on the hair roots. Please call me or contact me with photos using online consult option for proper examination and treatment. Do not start treatment without consulting. I can give guidance and then you can continue treatment on your own.
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