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Hair thinning and pimples at jaw
All my hormonal reports are normal but i am having severe hair fall since last six months. Both side of the scalp is now visible. Dr prescribed prolox 5% but i am scared to use minidoxil. Is it safe. I have heard that it causes lot of hair fall initially.
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It's safe , in the long term it is effective , don't think about short term effects which is temporary
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First dose effect does occur but over its beneficial
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Yeah minoxidil causes paradoxical hair loss ,but it is the hair which tou eventually loose anyway over the time..that falls at a time due to minoxidil..so no need to worry..but once started use it continuously..don’t stop
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consult for detailed discussion in my clinic
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Hello Mam thx for writing to us we ll be happy to help after discussing your case with Dr Hitalkumar Patel Medical Director at The Skin Artistry he had suggested few facts for you they are as follow
There is concept of end organ sensitivity, which leads to sensitivity of hair follicle with dihydrotestosterone in a normal hormonal level. Show the diagnosis for female patten alopecia is always clinical more of the time very less we found hormones Deranged
So if you had never treated yourself and this is only six months history where you are facing and hair loss, I recommendation is to start with supplements of iron and topical peptides and oral hair supporting supplements Try this for next three months. If things doesn’t work out, then you can start with 2% of Minoxidil
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Get Basic Nutritional Profile dn
Health Tips
Start High Protein diet
Avoid taking sugar
Make sure scalp doesn’t have dandruff
The protein intake has to be 60-100 g per day
Can take good number of omega and Myoinositol
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Don’t be afraid of Minoxidil, trust your doctor and take the drug. Consult him/her again for any queries related to Minoxidil.
Your concern is right, but the fear is not.
You will start seeing the results after 6-8 weeks.
Consistency is the key while using Minoxidil.
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Don't have to worry about the safety of minoxidil. It's quite safe and effective . Also, go for PRP procedure which will compliment the minoxidil
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You need medical management for hair loss.Apart from oral and topical medicines there are PRP treatment,Recosma laser ,Exosome therapy.Minoxidil initially causes hair loss for 2-3 weeks as it phases out hairs in catagen phase.
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See good plastic surgeon or dermatologist
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It takes 3-4 months to see results.don’t ignore hair loss for too long as it can progress to baldness
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Treatment depends upon the cause of hairfall whether it is due to external factors or genetic
Much more detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting you on your personalised treatment plan
Kindly share a clear picture in good lighting of affected areas
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Feel free to connect via INSTANT ONLINE CONSULT
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Avoid any OTC topicals
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• Your history suggests chronic hair fall, likely telogen effluvium with possible early female pattern hair loss
• Minoxidil (Prolox 5%) is a safe and well-studied treatment for this condition
• The initial hair fall you’ve heard about is temporary shedding, which happens because weak hairs fall out to allow stronger regrowth—this is actually a sign the medicine is working, not worsening
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• You can start minoxidil as prescribed—use it regularly and consistently
• Give it at least 3–4 months to assess visible improvement
• If you are still unsure or anxious, I recommend a consultation with me on Practo so I can evaluate your scalp pattern and guide you step-by-step and also suggest alternatives of minoxidil
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• Initial shedding can occur in the first few weeks—do not stop because of this
• Results take time; consistency is key
• Apply only on scalp (not hair length)
• Avoid stopping suddenly once started, as it can reverse progress
• Manage stress, nutrition, and sleep—they play a major role in hair fall
Kindly consult me via Practo for detailed evaluation and treatment
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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. Sonia Tekchandani
Dermatologist
40 yrs exp
Mumbai
A complete clinical evaluation with medical history is required. Treatments depend upon severity. You can consult online or visit the clinic. Thank you
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Dr. Roopal Bansal
Dermatologist
10 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Yes initially can cause increased hair shedding but eventually controls hairfall and also stimumates hair regrowth
Next Steps
Plan GFC/ mesotherapy scalp
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Dont stop abruptly . Consult dermatologist first
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Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui
Trichologist
7 yrs exp
Lucknow
Yes initially causes lot of hairfall
But it's safe
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
15 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
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. Simran Fathima
Dermatologist
4 yrs exp
Hyderabad
If it's since only 6 months since hairfall it could be because of any strict diet plan,any medications,post pregnancy,or it could be genetics.
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Management depends on the cause and grade of hairfall
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