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Minoxidil 5% usage stop and start again
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I saw experiencing hair fall problem since 4 years, i went and consulted a dermatologist and he suggested me use of minoxidil 2% and then suggested 5%. He didnt inform me initially that minoxidil should continue life long.Anyhow my hair fall stopped and regained my hair, but 1 year back my friend suggested that minoxidil may have several side effects over years so i stopped, as soon as i stopped minoxidil usage again my hair fall started double speed and now front liners n crowns are half way gone and became very thin, now i started using minoxidil 5% again, is there a possibility to get back my hair?
Does stopping and restarting the minoxidil okay? Any longer side effects with minoxidil, could you please suggest me, can I continue using minoxidil 5% longer use?
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Not like that..it depends on the grade.. starting and stopping to be done in a procedural manner.....Do direct private online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.
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Usually no longer term side effects with minoxidil.
There is a high chance of regrowth n responders
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oral drugs can be added for better effects
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Hair fall has many underlying reasons too
Better start with medication and possible let me know more details of ur diet and Nutrition sleep time , definitely can control the problem
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I know your friend consultation didn't work well ...consult online and get advised by a professional ..
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Dr. Rashmi Aderao
Dermatologist
15 yrs exp
Pune
You are suffering from androgenetic alopecia. Its progressive and hereditary. Hence once you stop minoxidil, it will progress. It has no long-term side effects.
You can go for hair transplant for permanent results.
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take online consultation for further management
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Dr. Niraj Jain
Cosmetologist
13 yrs exp
Kolkata
Is u frnd a doc, minoxidil apply intermittently
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Dr. Sonal Chavan
Dermatologist
17 yrs exp
Pune
No long term side effects are seen with minoxidil use.hair regrowth can be seen with prolonged use.
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