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Excessive hair fall
Hello!I am a girl.I am facing incredibly hair fall since more than 8 to 10 months.I think it's telogen effluvium but I have androgenetic alopecia patient in my family.I have started to use minoxidil 2% from almost one month without doctor's prescription.I think it's working.I just want to know how much time should I use it?I came to know that it should be used lifetime.So can I use it 4 months?And how do I stop it?I mean firstly once a day and then stop?Please directly answer and let me know.
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No.. 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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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 & guidance.,
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Dr. Anmol Kudal
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It should be used long life ...have to done tests to rule out other causes ...do cbc thyroid profile vit d to rule out causes
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