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Suggest Treatment For Thinning And Loss Of Hair In The Head

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Posted on Mon, 21 Aug 2017
Question: The hair at the top of my head and sides became thin and continues since hot flashes and symptoms from menopause began. What can I use on my head or take orally besides hair vitamins which I have tried, to get my hair back?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Use 5 % minoxidil

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
You can use 5 % minoxidil solution.
It is to be applied 1 ml twice daily all over scalp.
It increases blood supply to hair follicles and hence improves hair growth.
Try this for 6 months, you should get relief.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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Suggest Treatment For Thinning And Loss Of Hair In The Head

Brief Answer: Use 5 % minoxidil Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query. You can use 5 % minoxidil solution. It is to be applied 1 ml twice daily all over scalp. It increases blood supply to hair follicles and hence improves hair growth. Try this for 6 months, you should get relief. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you.