I consulted dermatologist for my hair fall. She prescribed minoxidil 2% for the first time month and 5% for the next month. I stopped using it. I don't have any genetic cause for hair loss. It's bc of nutrition deprivment and stress. I want to regrow my hair. So thinking of using minoxidil again with additional nutrition supplement through food and exercise daily. Can I use minoxidil now and stop after a while?
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Hello,Dutasteride theoretically has more potency for hair preservation than Finasteride but a higher side effect profile as well. The use of dutasteride for hair loss is an off-label use according to the FDA. Typically regrowth of both agents occurs in areas where the hair is miniaturized a...
I suggest seeing a hair loss expert now to evaluate and go over your condition and provide you information about your best treatment options. There are great non-invasive options like prp/progesterone and/or hair transplantation. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
Genetic alopecia is the most common reason of hair loss in women and men and it is more common than it is thought to be. 25% of the women at the ages of 35-40, 50% of the women and men at the ages above 40 suffer from hair loss. Other reasons of hair loss are: Hypo- and hyp...
