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Sir i have consulted in recent time and i was using minoxidil for 6 months. Then i was prescribed to syop minoxidil as my scalp is getting itchy and after 1 week of use my hairfallhas beed increased. I am losing nearly 50 hairs form my head what can i do plz tell me.
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Loss of upto 100 hairs in a day is normal. No need to worry. Send photos of your scalp so that proper evaluation can be done and prescription can be given to you accordingly.
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Alternate medicine for minoxidil available..Don't worry...you are suffering from allergic contact dermatitis causing this problem... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.
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