I'm using minoxidil 5% to treat my hair fall. Should I shampoo my head daily, or once every two days?

October 16, 2015
Asked By:suhas.ravva in Hyderabad

I feel shampooing daily makes my scalp dry and may miss some essential oils to hair. So please suggest me on this.

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December 21, 2015

Answer: You can shampoo your hair as many times as you would like. It does not affect genetic balding. If you feel shampooing makes yo

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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December 21, 2015

Answer: You can shampoo your hair as many times as you would like. It does not affect genetic balding. If you feel shampooing makes yo

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
October 18, 2015

Answer: Thinning Hair -- Rogaine, Propecia, Viviscal, Progesterone, PRP

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
October 18, 2015

Answer: Thinning Hair -- Rogaine, Propecia, Viviscal, Progesterone, PRP

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
October 19, 2015

Answer: Hair loss and shampoo

October 19, 2015

Answer: Hair loss and shampoo

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October 18, 2015

Answer: Hair loss treating it with minoxidil

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Answer: Hair loss treating it with minoxidil

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