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Asked for female, 15 years old from Chandigarh
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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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Asked for male, 24 years old from Kakinada
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Asked for male, 24 years old from Mumbai
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You need hormonal therapy. You are suffering from hormonal changes causing androgenetic alopecia. Treatment depends on the grade of hair loss. It has got seven grades. So, medicine depends on the grade. It's possible to get the hair growing back by Medicine. Not to worry. Even baldness can be made normal. Send photos of your scalp for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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Asked for female, 23 years old from Varanasi
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Hairfall is not due to one single cause. There are many conditions which can cause extreme hair loss and thinning of hair on the scalp. So first and foremost we have to find the cause of hair fall with the help of detailed history and examination. Some of the common causes maybe nutritional deficiency, hormonal causes like androgenic alopecia also called pattern baldness, hypothyroidism, telogeun effluvium etc. Unless we find and c, read the cause there is no point in giving non specific treatme...more
Asked for male, 22 years old from Bellary
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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.
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 female, 23 years old from Agra
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Asked for male, 25 years old from Mysore
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Hello, common side effects of minoxidil 5% include burning or irritation of the eye, itching, redness or irritation at the treated area, as well as unwanted hair growth elsewhere on the body. Exacerbation of hair loss/alopecia may also seen.
So I advise you to take homoeopathic treatment for the same.
It will take time but not cause you any side effects.
You should take a homeopathic tincture called arnica montana and mix 1 tsp in 1/2 cup of water and apply upon the face on the beard...more
So I advise you to take homoeopathic treatment for the same.
It will take time but not cause you any side effects.
You should take a homeopathic tincture called arnica montana and mix 1 tsp in 1/2 cup of water and apply upon the face on the beard...more
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Asked for Male, 31 years old from Jhansi
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Please do not self treat. You may be suffering from androgenic alopecia which is also called as pattern baldness. The hairs start reducing in density at the crown (top) and also the hairline starts refeeding from the front. This is usually progressive throughout life unless treated. This may also be accompanied by severe dandruff. The FDA approved treatment for this condition is a lotion and tablets. There is no other alternative. No oil or cream will magically work because the hairs are getting...more
Asked for male, 19 years old from Delhi
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