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Which Is Better To Use, Minoxidil Or Grocapix?

iam confused what to choose whether minoxydyl or grocapix. 2 years bak, the derm i consulted prescribed mintop. but i cudn continue. was usin mintop on and off. now i decided to take proper treatment and consulted a derm who said grocapix is more advanced than mintop. but the feedback i read online are in favour of mintop. i am 27 years old male from Bangalore India.
Wed, 29 Apr 2015
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Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
I appreciate your concern regarding hair fall. Hair fall is usually ascribed to multiple factors like diet and nutrition, hormones, stress, cosmetic products etc.
From your description, it seems you might be having Androgenteic alopecia, which is due to hormone, testosterone.
If i were your dermatologist/trichologist, i would like to take through history including family history, history of recent major trauma/illness/stress/medications etc, and recommend some basic investigations like CBC,blood sugar, Thyroid function test.
I would suggest you a course of oral tablets containing biotin and other essential vitamins and minerals for minimum 3-6 months. Also, would put you on solution containing 5-10% minoxidil once a day and a hair serum containing peptides for hair growth at night.(Grocapix).Since Minoxidil and Grocapix both have different mechanism of action, I always insist to combine both and to get the best results out of combination treatment.
I would advise you use of gentle shampoo and conditioner on regular basis and use of coconut oil twice a week.
Avoid combing in wet hair and let them dry by wrapping in towel. Avoid blow dryers and hair-color/dyes. Take plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet and try to de-stress your routine life.
Hope your queries are resolved and wish you best of health.
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
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Which Is Better To Use, Minoxidil Or Grocapix?

Hello, Thank you for posting on HCM. I appreciate your concern regarding hair fall. Hair fall is usually ascribed to multiple factors like diet and nutrition, hormones, stress, cosmetic products etc. From your description, it seems you might be having Androgenteic alopecia, which is due to hormone, testosterone. If i were your dermatologist/trichologist, i would like to take through history including family history, history of recent major trauma/illness/stress/medications etc, and recommend some basic investigations like CBC,blood sugar, Thyroid function test. I would suggest you a course of oral tablets containing biotin and other essential vitamins and minerals for minimum 3-6 months. Also, would put you on solution containing 5-10% minoxidil once a day and a hair serum containing peptides for hair growth at night.(Grocapix).Since Minoxidil and Grocapix both have different mechanism of action, I always insist to combine both and to get the best results out of combination treatment. I would advise you use of gentle shampoo and conditioner on regular basis and use of coconut oil twice a week. Avoid combing in wet hair and let them dry by wrapping in towel. Avoid blow dryers and hair-color/dyes. Take plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet and try to de-stress your routine life. Hope your queries are resolved and wish you best of health. Thank you Dr Hardik Pitroda