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Is It Advised To Take Minoxidil In Case Of Diagnosed Prolactinoma ?

Hi. Age:26, gender: female, I have a prolactinoma ,diagnosticated since 2009 but mi problems strarted since I was 16 with galactorrea and loosing hair , after that amenorrea, since I knew what was my problem i started with cabergolina, but a year ago I had changed for bromocriptin cause I didn t have enough money, during all this time I have been loosing more and more hair, now I m using Minoxidil 2% since 15 days, mi question is should i drop it?
Wed, 28 Dec 2011
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Dermatologist 's  Response
hi
welcome to healthcare magic forum
the reason for hairloss is homonal disturbance
you need to continue the medicine ..
minoxidil will work in both stopping hair loss and in new hair growth.
do continue it for long time.
you need not to stop it .
i hope i have answered your question .
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Dermatologist Dr. Gaurav Patel's  Response
topical minoxidil will not increase it to clinically significant level ,so dont worry about it .
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Is It Advised To Take Minoxidil In Case Of Diagnosed Prolactinoma ?

hi welcome to healthcare magic forum the reason for hairloss is homonal disturbance you need to continue the medicine .. minoxidil will work in both stopping hair loss and in new hair growth. do continue it for long time. you need not to stop it . i hope i have answered your question .