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What Causes Severe Hair Loss While On Minoxidil 2% Lotion?
Question: I have started using the mx2% lotion from past 15 days and my hairfall has doubled pls suggest why it so
Brief Answer:
Continue to use mx2% with biotin vitamins.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to health care magic,
I have read your query and understand your concerns.
Hair fall could be related to multiple factors like diet, nutrition, hormones, stress or using cosmetic products.
1) You should rule out anemia by doing complete blood count and iron profile.
2) Vitamin D and B12 level should also be checked.
3) Thyroid profile should be done to rule out hypothyroidism. (if not done earlier)
I would suggest you to take oral tablets containing 'Biotin and other essential vitamins (brand name:BTN forte) once daily for 3 to 6 months which will prevent further hair fall.
Use of shampoo and conditioner on regular basis and use of coconut oil to the hair.
Avoid combing in wet hair or dry them with towel and then do combing.
Avoid blow dryers and hair color or dyes if you use them.
Take plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet and remain stress free.
Hair loss can also be regained by MINOXIDIL (like MX2% which you use) lotion application on bald areas.
Minoxidil should be used on absolutely clean scalp. Since the drug is available in an alcoholic base therefore it won't mix with Oil and Oil would form film impermeable to Minoxidil.
You may use oil 2 hours before shampooing hair.
It might take sometime to prevent hair fall (like 4 to 6 weeks) with regular use and results are usually noticeable over a period of 6-12 months.So till the time,be patient.
Hope this detailed information will be helpful.
Regards,
Dr.Sandip Kabra
Continue to use mx2% with biotin vitamins.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to health care magic,
I have read your query and understand your concerns.
Hair fall could be related to multiple factors like diet, nutrition, hormones, stress or using cosmetic products.
1) You should rule out anemia by doing complete blood count and iron profile.
2) Vitamin D and B12 level should also be checked.
3) Thyroid profile should be done to rule out hypothyroidism. (if not done earlier)
I would suggest you to take oral tablets containing 'Biotin and other essential vitamins (brand name:BTN forte) once daily for 3 to 6 months which will prevent further hair fall.
Use of shampoo and conditioner on regular basis and use of coconut oil to the hair.
Avoid combing in wet hair or dry them with towel and then do combing.
Avoid blow dryers and hair color or dyes if you use them.
Take plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet and remain stress free.
Hair loss can also be regained by MINOXIDIL (like MX2% which you use) lotion application on bald areas.
Minoxidil should be used on absolutely clean scalp. Since the drug is available in an alcoholic base therefore it won't mix with Oil and Oil would form film impermeable to Minoxidil.
You may use oil 2 hours before shampooing hair.
It might take sometime to prevent hair fall (like 4 to 6 weeks) with regular use and results are usually noticeable over a period of 6-12 months.So till the time,be patient.
Hope this detailed information will be helpful.
Regards,
Dr.Sandip Kabra
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Naveen Kumar
I am already taking logi hair capsules from past 4 months and the hairfall was minimum but since i have started to apply mx2 lotion from past 15 days my hair fall has increased. I m already taking medicines for iron and thyroid. Pls let me know if i shud discontinue mx2 lotion or is it normal for hair to shed initially
Brief Answer:
Continue using mx2
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the reply,
Yes,you may experience initial shedding of more hairs with this mx2% lotion but hair growth will be seen only as long as you keep applying it with other hair growth capsules or tablets.
So,you should continue to apply the same as directed by your doctor and wait for sometime to get desirable response.
Regards,
Dr.Sandip Kabra
Continue using mx2
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the reply,
Yes,you may experience initial shedding of more hairs with this mx2% lotion but hair growth will be seen only as long as you keep applying it with other hair growth capsules or tablets.
So,you should continue to apply the same as directed by your doctor and wait for sometime to get desirable response.
Regards,
Dr.Sandip Kabra
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Naveen Kumar
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