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How To Treat Hair Loss?

r i am 20 male...i have hairloss problems almost my scalps are visible..my doc suggested me to use mintop forte 5%.... i didnt find any new hairgrowth...so my query is is it effective for baldness?...will the hairs regrow..?..when can i expect the results...and can i use hair oil while using this lotion?..bcos hairs looks dry when i use this?...n can i shampoo my hair? ..can i continue this?..wil this cause any damage ???
Wed, 14 May 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic,
I understand that you are using minoxidil 5 % and still hair fall does not seem to stop. This is the time when patients get impatient and stop minoxidil. Do not do that. It is a very effective treatment for baldness and is US FDA approved. It takes minimum three months to take effect. A visible result of increased hair will be evident only after one year of using. You may apply hair oil, but if you have dandruff it is better to avoid or apply for short period like an hour and wash off.
Yes you may shampoo your hair. Please continue minoxidil , it won't cause any damage.
Hope this helped,
Take care.
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How To Treat Hair Loss?

Hello, Welcome to healthcare magic, I understand that you are using minoxidil 5 % and still hair fall does not seem to stop. This is the time when patients get impatient and stop minoxidil. Do not do that. It is a very effective treatment for baldness and is US FDA approved. It takes minimum three months to take effect. A visible result of increased hair will be evident only after one year of using. You may apply hair oil, but if you have dandruff it is better to avoid or apply for short period like an hour and wash off. Yes you may shampoo your hair. Please continue minoxidil , it won t cause any damage. Hope this helped, Take care.