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Using Minoxidil 5% For Hair Loss. Is Nanoxidil Better And Healthier?
Question: hello :)
Im using Minoxidil 5% for hair loss; and I got much fuller hair now; and I think it's working very good :)
But Now I need to order again; I read about this new cure: Nanoxidil ; and they're saying its better and healtier.
could you tell me about this ? and should I switch to nano ?
sincerely
XXXXXX
Im using Minoxidil 5% for hair loss; and I got much fuller hair now; and I think it's working very good :)
But Now I need to order again; I read about this new cure: Nanoxidil ; and they're saying its better and healtier.
could you tell me about this ? and should I switch to nano ?
sincerely
XXXXXX
Hi XXXXXX
Thanks for writing in.
Minoxidil is a proven molecule with good results in clinical trials.
Nanoxidil is newer molecule but with lesser side effects.
You can change over to Nanoxidil if you want to.
Caution is warranted if changing therapies.
A good rule for changing therapy is: If you use minoxidil with good results, continue that therapy without interruption; if you have used minoxidil but have not seen the desired results, it is appropriate to try nanoxidil; and if you are just beginning therapy, start with nanoxidil because of its greater potential and fewer side effects.
To summarize I would like to say If you are having good results with minoxidil it is better to continue with it. Change is needed if you dont get results with minoxidil or you have side effects of it.
Hope this helps.
I would be available for any further follow up.
Regards.
DrSudarshan
Dermatologist
Thanks for writing in.
Minoxidil is a proven molecule with good results in clinical trials.
Nanoxidil is newer molecule but with lesser side effects.
You can change over to Nanoxidil if you want to.
Caution is warranted if changing therapies.
A good rule for changing therapy is: If you use minoxidil with good results, continue that therapy without interruption; if you have used minoxidil but have not seen the desired results, it is appropriate to try nanoxidil; and if you are just beginning therapy, start with nanoxidil because of its greater potential and fewer side effects.
To summarize I would like to say If you are having good results with minoxidil it is better to continue with it. Change is needed if you dont get results with minoxidil or you have side effects of it.
Hope this helps.
I would be available for any further follow up.
Regards.
DrSudarshan
Dermatologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
when with talk about side effects of minoxidil ? what kind of side effects are we talking about ?
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
Hi XXXXXX
Minoxidil causes side effects in few individuals.They can be hypotension,headache, growth of hair on unwanted area.It rarely causes paradoxical hair loss in early days.
These are seen in very few people.
Usually are self limiting.
There are no other serious side effects.
Hope this helps.
Regards.
Minoxidil causes side effects in few individuals.They can be hypotension,headache, growth of hair on unwanted area.It rarely causes paradoxical hair loss in early days.
These are seen in very few people.
Usually are self limiting.
There are no other serious side effects.
Hope this helps.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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