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Hello,Oral minoxidil has a half-life of about 4 hours, meaning it takes approximately 24 hours for the drug to be mostly eliminated from your body. However, side effects like itching may persist slightly longer if related to localized sensitivity or an allergic response. If symptoms continue after stopping, consult your doctor for further evaluation.Best regards,Dr. Marco Barusco
While the half-life of minoxidil is 3 to 4 hours, the duration of action is typically 24 hours and may extend to 3 days. Past that point there is no more detectable minoxidil in your body.
Hello,AGA is multifactorial so DHT blockers may require other treatments modalities to eventually slow hair lossOnce finasteride is discontinued it takes a few weeks for DHT to increase which allows for a switch to dutasteride without losing effectiveness
Hello, Kenalog (a corticosteroid) injections are not known to worsen telogen effluvium (TE). In fact, they are often used to reduce inflammation and discomfort, which can sometimes accompany shedding. Since your biopsy showed no inflammation or scarring, the injections are likely addressing...
Hello, Thank you for your question. Gilbert Syndrome, while causing mild jaundice, does not typically affect liver function or the metabolism of medications like finasteride. Since your liver biopsy shows no damage, finasteride is generally considered safe for individuals with Gilbert Syndrome...
