I'm a 34 year old woman. Been having hair fall since I was 22 . Prescribed minoxidil 5% & follihair tablets. Is it safe?

May 12, 2015
Asked By:venugupta in Mumbai

Been having hair fall since I was 22 which stopped when I was pregnant For the last 3 years I was on minoxidil 2% and it worked very well but now the hair fall has resumed with clumps of hair coming out. I have now been prescribed minoxidil5% and follihaur tablets. The hair loss stopped in 12 days since I started the therapy. But is it safe for me to be on minoxidil 5% and will it continue to work for me in the long run?

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October 15, 2015

Answer: Your doctor probably will not try to harm you.

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Answer: Your doctor probably will not try to harm you.

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May 14, 2015

Answer: 5% Minoxidil for Women

May 14, 2015

Answer: 5% Minoxidil for Women

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