Hair loss increased after changing Minoxidil 5% to 2%. Is this normal? (Photo)

November 1, 2015
Asked By:shreevani in doha

Am 32yrs female. Mar 2015 my dr found m having FMHL. He prescribed me hair grow minxdil 5%,kenozole shampoo with streetabs witzinc. improved. After 4months he changed 5%to 2% with same shampoo n senital hair vitamins tablet. Now my hair loss were increased. My scalp is More transparent.also have split ends almost from the root. Am not coloring n heating at all. From the last 6 months am facing this. What can I do? Shall I switch to 5%? I saw very mild uncolr baby hair.but scalp more visible.

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November 6, 2015

Answer: Hair loss -- PRP, Spironolactone, Viviscal, Rogaine

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November 6, 2015

Answer: Hair loss -- PRP, Spironolactone, Viviscal, Rogaine

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November 2, 2015

Answer: Topical minoxidil is used to treat thinning hair. So if you are using the medication and losing hair it is not considered norma

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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November 2, 2015

Answer: Topical minoxidil is used to treat thinning hair. So if you are using the medication and losing hair it is not considered norma

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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November 3, 2015

Answer: Topical minoxidil is variable with effects

November 3, 2015

Answer: Topical minoxidil is variable with effects

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