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Dermatologist•Chennai
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You need hormonal therapy. You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain medications without any side effects. Treatment depends on the grade of hair loss. So, it's a must for diagnosing which grade, you are in for an effective treatment. Please send photos of your head, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.
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Dermatologist•Chennai
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you need hormone therapy...You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain medications without any side effects. Treatment depends on the grade of hair loss. So, it's a must for diagnosing which grade, you are in for an effective treatment. Please send photos of your head, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.
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MD - Homeopathy, BHMS

Homeopath•Gurgaon
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If you have good faith in Homeopathy you can apply:
Can notharis Q 5% & Ceanothus A Q 5% in Extra Virgin Olive oil daily and Have a head wash with Amla & Reetha Water {put some whole dried Amla (Indian gooseberry) & whole dried Reetha (the soap nut) in bowl of lukewarm water in evening and use its liquid to wash head}
Internally you can also take - Lycopodium 30 & Thallium M 30 (each thrice daily)
Under supervision of qualified homeopathic consultant only
Also take some vitamin a...more
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Asked for male, 44 years old from Ghaziabad
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Homeopathy Doctor•Sindhudurg
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Hello.. not safe .
Homeopathic medicine stops hairfall,cure baldness by promoting hair regrowth,it helps to get thick dense hair... commonly used medicines are vinca, bramhi, jaborandi,Arnica, embelica, silicea,Kali carb,lyco,Nat mur,phos,kali sulp..
hairfall after illness ?
itching of scalp?
color of dandruff ?
hair gets oily soon after washing ?
hairfall in bunches or while washing or combing?
you can consult me online for homoepathic treatment without side effects...more
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Asked for male, 22 years old from Bellary
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Dermatologist•Delhi
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Mx lotion is meant for growing hair on the scalp where roots are present.
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need immediate medical attention. So its always better to consult a dermatologist for right guidance instead of doing self medication.
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Asked for male, 33 years old from Patna
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DVDL, MBBS, Gold Medalist

Dermatologist•Ranchi
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Hi. U can continue using mintop and follihair. For dry hair you can use a good conditioner like hair 4 you conditioner every alternate day. Follow up with the dermatolgist. Thanks.
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Asked for female, 15 years old from Chandigarh
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Homeopath•Pune
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Minoxidil is generally well tolerated, but common side effects include burning or irritation of the eye, itching, redness or irritation at the treated area, and unwanted hair growth elsewhere on the body. Exacerbation of hair loss/alopecia has been reported. Severe allergic reactions may include rash, hives, itching, difficulty breathing, tightness in the chest, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue, chest pain, dizziness, fainting, tachycardia, headache, sudden and unexplained weight gai...more
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General Physician•Delhi
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Minoxidil solution and foam are used to help hair growth in the treatment of male pattern baldness. It is not used for baldness at the front of the scalp or receding hairline in men. The foam and 2 percent minoxidil solution is also used to help hair growth in women with thinning hair.
Minoxidil belongs to a class of drugs known as vasodilators. It is not known how minoxidil causes hair growth. This medication is not used for sudden/patchy hair loss, unexplained hair loss (e.g. No family his...more
Asked for male, 35 years old from Goalpara
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MBBS, MD - Dermatology , Venereology & L...read more

Dermatologist•Bangalore
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Minoxidil takes at least 3 months to show results. Continue with it. Go back to your dermatologist for dandruff problem.
Asked for male, 63 years old from Kolkata
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MBBS, MD - Dermatology , Venereology & L...read more

Dermatologist•Bangalore
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Minoxidil is the treatment of choice for hair loss and is available in different concentration. If you feel 2% wasn't helpful then 5% or 10% can be used under your doctors supervision without any adverse effects.
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