Should I take prophylactic Minoxidil? 23 years old, fit & well patient

November 7, 2018
Asked By:lkj432 in England, United Kingdom

I'm 23 years old. I am not losing my hair yet (I've been monitoring for a few years). But I am worried about hair loss in the future given my family history. Is it worth starting minoxidil prophylactically? The side effects & application regimen seem tolerable. Past medical history: nil. Medication history: multivitamin only. Family history: MPB on paternal & maternal side. Social history: nil relevant.

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November 9, 2018

Answer: Hair Loss -- PRP, Progesterone, Stem Cells/ACELL, Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUE), Spironolactone or Finesteride, Rogaine

November 9, 2018

Answer: Hair Loss -- PRP, Progesterone, Stem Cells/ACELL, Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUE), Spironolactone or Finesteride, Rogaine

November 9, 2018

Answer: The Problem With Minoxidil

November 9, 2018

Answer: The Problem With Minoxidil

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