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Hairfall and want advice about minoxidil
I am having hairfall since 3 months and I consulted a dermatologist he tested my thyroid tsh which is 6 and prescribed minoxidil 3% to me my hair has become really thin from the past 3 months and I am having headache in the frontal head and weird sensations and pain in my scalp what should I do should I continue to use minoxidil or it will worsen my hairfall
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U can continue.. but 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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Dr. Vaishali Kanthi
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You can continue minoxidil but you need to take supplements as well. If hairfall is severe you should think of prp or mesotherapy.
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