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Concern about minoxidil
I have facing hairfall & hair thinning from last 4-5 months now it's start to affect me..I am thinking to use minoxidil , is it safe? Or should I use other mathods
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U can start using minoxidil two times daily. It can cause Mild headaches in initial days. But avoid stopping Minoxidil suddenly.
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Your hair problem may be due to various causes. Pl consult online with detailed history like history of hair loss in father or brother.
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Its safe,but try to start with a lower concentration because it can sometimes lead to headache
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Its safe use..but must use continously..individually sideffects varies...
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Dr. Dhananjay Sharma
General Physician
29 yrs exp
Aligarh
First make it clear that you are not having dandruff.stop changing hair oils and shampoo as shown in ads. Check the quality of water if tds of water is more than 600 it may increase hair fall any family tendency of baldness from both maternal and paternal side or other siblings in family.
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minoxidil is safe use three percent do not stop suddenly side effects varies.
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Dr. Anshul Mahajan
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5 yrs exp
Ludhiana
Need to be evaluated
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Dr. Dharmendra Singh
General Physician
17 yrs exp
Indore
Use minoxidil 2%
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Dr. Soudip Saha
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5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
It's safe.
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