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Hi There,
I am experiencing hair fall from last 3 4 months. Now, I am using minoxidil 10% solution (from 1 month) and there is no change in my hair fall and I have experienced sheding also, Please suggest what should I do. Is it due to 10% of minoxidil or should I use 5% solution only, but it's a month now should I use 10% only for next 3 4 months or should I come down to 5%.
I am experiencing hair fall from last 3 4 months. Now, I am using minoxidil 10% solution (from 1 month) and there is no change in my hair fall and I have experienced sheding also, Please suggest what should I do. Is it due to 10% of minoxidil or should I use 5% solution only, but it's a month now should I use 10% only for next 3 4 months or should I come down to 5%.
Wed, 5 Feb 2014
Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
In general, it takes 4-6 weeks for the action of minoxidil to start. Initially, the number of hairs falling will reduce and then newer hair appears. We generally give at least 3 months to see some difference before switching on to other formulations.
In some cases, there may be a temporary increase in hair shedding after starting minoxidil, and this settles down in 4 weeks time. I suggest that you could continue 10% minoxidil for another 3 months and then depending on your response, your doctor may shift to 5% formulation.
You could also benefit from taking oral supplements of biotin.
Have a healthy diet rich in proteins.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.
Welcome to healthcare magic.
In general, it takes 4-6 weeks for the action of minoxidil to start. Initially, the number of hairs falling will reduce and then newer hair appears. We generally give at least 3 months to see some difference before switching on to other formulations.
In some cases, there may be a temporary increase in hair shedding after starting minoxidil, and this settles down in 4 weeks time. I suggest that you could continue 10% minoxidil for another 3 months and then depending on your response, your doctor may shift to 5% formulation.
You could also benefit from taking oral supplements of biotin.
Have a healthy diet rich in proteins.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.
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