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Should Minscalp F 5% Solution For Hair Fall Be Used Life Long?

Posted on Mon, 4 May 2015

Question: Hello I am having sever hairfall from last 1 year, I consulted dermatologist, he suggested to use Miniscalp F 5% solution, but in the use manual of that solution, it is mentioned that "he will most likely to lose all of the regrowth within 90 days of stopping the medication and no further hair growth will occur" is that true? If yes than what is the use of this solution

Answered by Dr. Swarnava Dattagupta (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
HAIR GROWTH DUE TO MEDICATION WILL BE TERMINATED

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Welcome to HCM.
This is Dr. Swarnava Dattagupta answering your query.

I understand your concern.
Minscalp f5% contains minoxidil and finasteride. It is very commonly used in severe hair fall and baldness. Your dermatologist has rightly prescribed you the above drug. However, the problem with minodixil is that you have to continue using it. While you use it, there will be good new hair growth, but when you stop, the hair growth due to minoxidil will also stop eventually. However, your natural hair growth will continue as before. So, start and keep using the solution for your hair fall problem.

Hope I have answered your question.
Contact me for any further queries.
Regards.

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