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Can I use Minoxidil 5% - Safe?
Hi, I am 27 years old and I already have severe male pattern baldness. Now I have dandruff too. Can I use minoxidil solution 5% while having existing dandruff? Also I planned to shave my hair and use dandruff shampoo first then after two weeks to use minoxidil. Moreover is it true that this solution have severe side effect in body? Is it safe to use.
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Treatment 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 medications without any side effects. Treatment depends on the grade of hair loss. So, it's a must for diagnosing which grade, you are in for an effective treatment. Please send photos of your head, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.
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Kindly do not self medicate
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visit a qualified skin specialist(dermatologist) dr nearby you.
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treatment to be continued for a longer period
with multiple follow ups to your dermatologist.
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Dr. Bhamini Chowdary Guttikonda
Dermatologist
3 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Minoxidil topical solution usually safe to use with very minimal side effects in few individuals. Dandruff is a fungal infection which needs to get treated.. depending upon the severity, treatment differs. Male pattern hair loss has many reasons ..and it can get corrected if we find out the root cause and proceed accordingly. On top of it..danduff also plays a major role in hairloss..so Earlier the treatment..better the results..
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consult a dermatologist to know your minoxidil dosing and usage along with your dandruff treatment.
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Do not use minoxidil and Do not try DIY remedies for dandruff/ hairfall without medical advice
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