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Is Minoxidil Topical Solution Effective For Hair Loss?
Hi Doctor,
Im rakesh (age 25). Im suffering from continous hair loss for past 5 years, beginning it was less but gradually increasing and that to on my front scalp and both sides i have visited doc n they haven t really been of any help, Almost i loosed about 60% hair no front side, Early dr suggested me this lotion, coverit 2% and later minokem 5%. But no use in that. So kindly im requesting you to suggest some useful drug to solve this problem. One of my friend said that (Minoxidil Topical Solution USP 5%) is worked out for many males. Should i use this?
Regards,
Rakesh
Im rakesh (age 25). Im suffering from continous hair loss for past 5 years, beginning it was less but gradually increasing and that to on my front scalp and both sides i have visited doc n they haven t really been of any help, Almost i loosed about 60% hair no front side, Early dr suggested me this lotion, coverit 2% and later minokem 5%. But no use in that. So kindly im requesting you to suggest some useful drug to solve this problem. One of my friend said that (Minoxidil Topical Solution USP 5%) is worked out for many males. Should i use this?
Regards,
Rakesh
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Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hi,
You may start to apply 10% solution of minoxidil daily twice a day.
Take tab.finesteride 1 mg daily.
Take biotin 10 mg twice a day.
Take vitamin E cap 400 mg once a day
Shampoo the scalp with ketoconazole containing shampoo.
Have patience.
Continue treatment for few years.
Thanks.
Dr.Ilyas Patel MD
You may start to apply 10% solution of minoxidil daily twice a day.
Take tab.finesteride 1 mg daily.
Take biotin 10 mg twice a day.
Take vitamin E cap 400 mg once a day
Shampoo the scalp with ketoconazole containing shampoo.
Have patience.
Continue treatment for few years.
Thanks.
Dr.Ilyas Patel MD
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