My dermatologist first prescribed me 5% minoxidil for a month and then10% minoxidil.I'm very scared to use it after reading onthe net that it's not advisable for women to go beyond 2%.What shall i do?He's the most renowned dermat in my city though with around 200-300 patients perday.Can i trust him?Andwhat will happen if i discontinue it after i see hair growth?I'm in the verybeginning phase of hairloss.Can my hairloss be due to having no periods at all?I get periods only after taking medicines. Dehradun
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Finasteride is a good long-term option, barring any side effects. Since you have been on it for 3.5 years, the Finasteride will maintain what you have gained. Most reports on Finasteride state that it levels out or slightly decreases in effectiveness after 5 years. I...
The debate as to whether 10% is better than the 5% has been going on for years. While it may seem intuitively obvious that more is better, there are no clinical studies to confirm it. First, only the 5% is FDA approved. Second, there is a limit as to high high a concentration...