Minoxidil Side Effects- 1416 Questions Answered

I uses minoxidil for around 8 months and had hair growth back.but I stopped using it after around 3 to 4 months I am having hair fall so should I use minoxidil again and I am sacred that it will have side effects , I am 19 years old

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Dr. Shivanu Mathon Dermatologist | Ludhiana

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You can start using it . But along with it use other hair supplements ... Read More

Hi doctor, Is there any side effects of minoxidil if used for alopecia androgenic? My father aged 63 wants to use it as he has become bald from last 5-6 year.

Asked for Female, 28 Years 437 Views v

Dr. Narendra Singh ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Nainital

At 63 age it will not help. And it not useful in androgenic alopecia. ... Read More

My doctor prescribed minoxidil 2 percent for my hair thinning with hairbless tablet.. I am scared of it's side effects shall I use wishcare hair growth concentrate which is going viral nowadays.. do these also.haave side effects

Asked for Female, 34 Years 549 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | 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 ... Read More

I have Androgenic Alopecia & used Minoxidil & Finasteride, had very good hair growth. Post my daughter's birth for last 2 years, I have stopped using it & gone bald again. Since my daughter share my pillow, I'm worried if I apply Minoxidil lotion and she uses the pillow, she would get side effects on her skin or hair.

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Dr. Phanindra V V Ayurveda | Bangalore

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She may have adverse effect if her immunity is less. ... Read More

I am using minoxidil and having leg swelling and wait gain due to this..Which other topical can as much effective as minoxidil

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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Don't worry.. alternate safe medicine available.....Do direct private online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos. ... Read More

Hi. I'm 21 M. I'm using Minoxidil topical solution 5% for Beard growth for 2 months. I'm facing mild chest pain since the last 2days. Does this happen common for Minoxidil? should I stop Minoxidil for this mild chest pain or I can continue ?

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

No.. however alternate safe medicine available..for detailed prescription do direct online consultation with photos ... Read More

I am Female of 28 years. I have used minoxidil for the whole year in 2020. After stopping I didn't face any hair loss issue but before minoxidil my hair texture was straight and silky after minoxidil my hair texture has changed to thick wavy straw like and frizzy. Though it has been almost 1.5 years since I stopped minoxidil yet my original texture

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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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 ... Read More

Hello Doctor, I'm using minoxidil for scalp. Is using this effects to 1 year, 10 months kid. Because while sleeping att night he's sleeps closely to me...I apply minoxidil at night.

Asked for Female, 2 Years 45 Views v

Dr. Aishwarya D Pediatrician | Chennai

Nothing harm u can apply ... Read More

I have been using minoxidil 5% for the past 8 months. The hair on my arms are getting thicker, however; there is no noticeable effect on the crown. Should I keep using it? Would the hair on other parts of my body keep getting thicker with prolonged use?

Asked for Male, 27 Years 341 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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You may be suffering from androgenic alopecia which is also called as pattern baldness. The hairs start reducing in density at the crown (top) and also the hairline starts receeding from the front. T ... Read More

I am developing loss of hair early stage (age 28) .Doctor advised me to take minoxidil and finastride topical solution . Many say these have adverse side effects. What should I do?

Asked for Male, 28 Years 355 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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Not to worry.. 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 wit ... Read More

Hi use Minoxidil 5% Topical potion. I also take Telvas for BP which is under control at 130/90 but recently someone suggested that Minoxidil increases BP and suggested WellGrow. Is it safe? Any other solution i can use or well grow 5% is good and hope it doesnt increase bp.

Asked for Male, 38 Years 39 Views v

Dr. Rohit Kumawat Emergency & Critical Care | Jaipur

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Minoxidil not increases BP ... Read More

And do not have any skin allergy just noticed hair thinning and wants to take minoxidil for hair please suggest

Asked for Male, 27 Years 78 Views v

Dr. Arti Sutrawe-Bhasme Dermatologist | Pune

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It is better you consult a Dermatologist assess what kind of hair loss you have what is the reason behind it, and then you may start minoxidil for it. Basic consultation, decides the need the cause a ... Read More

Have used topical finasteride 0.1% along with minoxidil 5% , i only used for 2 days and 1 ml each day , I got to know finasteride causes side effects like sexual and harmonal issues , i quitted right away , making it a two days use , will i get any side effects ? And what about the concept of persistent sexual side effects from finasteride, did it

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Asked for Male, 18 Years 227 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

No self treatment with incomplete knowledge ... Read More

Hi i have an acne prone skin i guess but i want fuller denser beard hence i want to use minoxidil can i use it for beard growth? Plus how can i fix my acne

Asked for Male, 28 Years 65 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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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 ... Read More

Hi I have been using nmxia yuth 5 minoxidil solution from past 1 year as per my doctor suggestion.Due to limited availability, can I switch to morr 5 solution.if so,will I have hair shedding again

Asked for Female, 44 Years 119 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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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 ... Read More

Hi, I am facing hair loss, and planning to use minimalist minoxidil serum. I have doubt, whether leaving minoxidil, not gonna increase my hairfall (will leave, if effect of hair condition observed). And is it okay, to wash it with medicated sampoo (I have dandruff problem). It will be helpful, if you can share usage related info. Thank you

Asked for Male, 26 Years 130 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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. ... Read More

Sir / ma'am I am a bit confused about using minoxidil as it has been prescribed by the Dr. Since there are so many videos and people's opinions i saw on YouTube and Google, I am extremely confused should I use it because every one says after leaving it I would lose more hair compare to now. So please guide me what is the real truth? As a doctor h

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | 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 ... Read More

I had hairfall due to chronic dandruff. My dermat gave me minoxidil for it once my dandruff went under control , now minoxidil increased dandruff . I had used minoxidil for 20 days once during night . I have not experienced any shedding phase due to it ,now I want to stop it ,can I stop it without causing any further shedding due to minoxidil usage

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Asked for Male, 21 Years 128 Views v

Dr. Prakash Dermatologist | Hyderabad

Need detailed history to advice safe and effective way of stopping the medications and to solve the issue of dandruff . Consult online for proper solution to your problem ... Read More

Can changing minoxidil finasteride topical brand cause allergy? Was on 1 month Hair4U topical solution (Alcohol 42 % )and had no sort of allergy . Switched to Tugain Men F+ 5% this month (Alcohol percentage not mentioned). The box also mentions Lipid based technology) - and started getting small rashes/rough skin behind ears, on both sides of nostr

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Asked for Male, 28 Years 95 Views v

Dr. Ch Bikash Dermatologist | Shillong

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Can be a totally different condition Will need to see the rash Allergy is a possibility ... Read More

Hello doc, I started topical minoxidil 5% from 4 days as prescribed. I have anxiety problem. I feeling muscle twitch occasionally on chest started from 2 days.Is it due to using topical solution or it's just a normal muscle twitch?? I have vitamin D deficiency

Asked for Male, 28 Years 103 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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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 ... Read More

I have masturbated 10 to 11 yrs. I having many side-effects facing so how to recover masturbation Side effects

Asked for Male, 26 Years 1366 Views v

Dr. Satyan Nanal Sexologist | Pune

Hi don't worry masterbation is ok in limits ... Read More

My Hair is falling since 10 years. Tried 2 big clinic. Not that much result and this is my hair presently (image). Should I use Minoxidil 5% and Finasterite 0.25% both in form of Hair Liquid Drops? Hair type- No dandruff, little oily.

Asked for Male, 25 Years 263 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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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 ... Read More

Do Indian doctors prescribe oral minoxidil or only topical minoxidil? And when they go for oral minoxidil or topical minoxidil?

Asked for Male, 29 Years 48 Views v

Dr. Chaithra H General Physician | Bangalore

Topical minoxidil ... Read More

I've been using topical 5% minoxidil with 0.1% finasteride twice a day, along with 1 mg oral finasteride daily, for the past two months. I'm experiencing significant shedding, though I think there may be some regrowth. I've noticed some tiny, fine hairs on my scalp. It's also hard to cover all the thinning areas with just 1 ml of the topical soluti

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Asked for Male, 25 Years 133 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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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 ... Read More

Have hairfall, looking to buy Minoxidil. Previously used 5% Minoxidil oil based but it was not at all effective and started to get pimples because of the oil. I'm looking for Minoxidil 10% with Finasteride and no alcohol or oil to apply on my scalp.

Asked for Male, 30 Years 118 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | 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 ... Read More

Hair loss and balding head, dry scalp with dandruff, looking for a Minoxidil product which has 10% Minoxidil with Finasteride and no alcohol, not oily or maybe less oily

Asked for Male, 35 Years 162 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | 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 ... Read More

Doc has advised 5% once at night along with redensyl serum for 6 month however i am concerned about hair fall post stoppage ? How to taper minoxidil for min hair fall???

Asked for Female, 34 Years 159 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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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 ... Read More

Hello Sir and Ma'am, Can I take Pregablin along with CB and Statins and Beta blocker for few weeks. Are there any side effects. Please guide. Regards

Asked for Male, 40 Years 40 Views v

Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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Hello doctor Today I used minoxidil 2 percent and there is severe headache and irritation,can I stop it now will there be hair shedding

Asked for Female, 33 Years 96 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | 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 ... Read More

Does one of the long term side effects include corneal thinning? I'm on tret right now treating my acne so please help.

Asked for Male, 22 Years 41 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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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 ... Read More

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Minoxidil side effects

I uses minoxidil for around 8 months and had hair growth back.but I stopped using it after around 3 to 4 months I am having hair fall so should I use minoxidil again and I am sacred that it will have side effects , I am 19 years old

Hi doctor, Is there any side effects of minoxidil if used for alopecia androgenic? My father aged 63 wants to use it as he has become bald from last 5-6 year.

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My doctor prescribed minoxidil 2 percent for my hair thinning with hairbless tablet.. I am scared of it's side effects shall I use wishcare hair growth concentrate which is going viral nowadays.. do these also.haave side effects

I am using minoxidil and having leg swelling and wait gain due to this..Which other topical can as much effective as minoxidil

Hi. I'm 21 M. I'm using Minoxidil topical solution 5% for Beard growth for 2 months. I'm facing mild chest pain since the last 2days. Does this happen common for Minoxidil? should I stop Minoxidil for this mild chest pain or I can continue ?

Hello Doctor, I'm using minoxidil for scalp. Is using this effects to 1 year, 10 months kid. Because while sleeping att night he's sleeps closely to me...I apply minoxidil at night.

I have been using minoxidil 5% for the past 8 months. The hair on my arms are getting thicker, however; there is no noticeable effect on the crown. Should I keep using it? Would the hair on other parts of my body keep getting thicker with prolonged use?

I am developing loss of hair early stage (age 28) .Doctor advised me to take minoxidil and finastride topical solution . Many say these have adverse side effects. What should I do?

Hi use Minoxidil 5% Topical potion. I also take Telvas for BP which is under control at 130/90 but recently someone suggested that Minoxidil increases BP and suggested WellGrow. Is it safe? Any other solution i can use or well grow 5% is good and hope it doesnt increase bp.

And do not have any skin allergy just noticed hair thinning and wants to take minoxidil for hair please suggest

Hi i have an acne prone skin i guess but i want fuller denser beard hence i want to use minoxidil can i use it for beard growth? Plus how can i fix my acne

Hi I have been using nmxia yuth 5 minoxidil solution from past 1 year as per my doctor suggestion.Due to limited availability, can I switch to morr 5 solution.if so,will I have hair shedding again

Hello doc, I started topical minoxidil 5% from 4 days as prescribed. I have anxiety problem. I feeling muscle twitch occasionally on chest started from 2 days.Is it due to using topical solution or it's just a normal muscle twitch?? I have vitamin D deficiency

I have masturbated 10 to 11 yrs. I having many side-effects facing so how to recover masturbation Side effects

My Hair is falling since 10 years. Tried 2 big clinic. Not that much result and this is my hair presently (image). Should I use Minoxidil 5% and Finasterite 0.25% both in form of Hair Liquid Drops? Hair type- No dandruff, little oily.

Do Indian doctors prescribe oral minoxidil or only topical minoxidil? And when they go for oral minoxidil or topical minoxidil?

Have hairfall, looking to buy Minoxidil. Previously used 5% Minoxidil oil based but it was not at all effective and started to get pimples because of the oil. I'm looking for Minoxidil 10% with Finasteride and no alcohol or oil to apply on my scalp.

Hair loss and balding head, dry scalp with dandruff, looking for a Minoxidil product which has 10% Minoxidil with Finasteride and no alcohol, not oily or maybe less oily

Doc has advised 5% once at night along with redensyl serum for 6 month however i am concerned about hair fall post stoppage ? How to taper minoxidil for min hair fall???

Hello Sir and Ma'am, Can I take Pregablin along with CB and Statins and Beta blocker for few weeks. Are there any side effects. Please guide. Regards

Hello doctor Today I used minoxidil 2 percent and there is severe headache and irritation,can I stop it now will there be hair shedding

Does one of the long term side effects include corneal thinning? I'm on tret right now treating my acne so please help.

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