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Female Pattern Hair Loss
How many days at least does it take for minoxidil to show results? How long it needs to be continued? Any long term side effects?
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Three months...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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Dr. Manjumeena
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Hi! Minoxidil has to be applied diligently for atleast 6-8 months to show minimal visible changes in your hair growth however it does have some side effects like headache and scalp dryness which is not long term and reversible.
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