What are the side effects for using minoxdil? I got a headache when used it. Is this safe long term?

Yes minoxidil can cause weight to increase. Absolutely. However, you need to see a good doctor to answer this question fully. Minoxidil can cause edema (fluid retention) and for some, yes it can cause weight gain. It’s fluid not fat. See an expert.

There is a simple way to tell whether you hairstyle can cause traction alopecia, and that is by testing the tightness of the hold. Tension hair loss is due to overly harsh hair styles, such as tight ponytails, braids, and weaves--anything that puts pressure on the scalp and pulls follicles from...

I stopped recommending this medication a few years ago to my patients because of the side effects. If you continue cutting up pills, make sure you wipe down the surface if there is someone that is pregnant is in the same household etc....You might want to check out the Capillus 272.  It's very...

Thank you for your question. You submitted a single photo, state you are 18-years-old and ask whether or not it appears your hair is thinning. You add the photo was taken with your hair wet. You are asking about hormonal imbalance being a possible cause. You describe some family history, and...

Thank you for your question. You state you’re 32-years-old, received a prescription for finasteride 1 milligram once a day, and you are concerned about having a lower libido and long-term erectile dysfunction and sexual dysfunction related to finasteride. You are asking about the relative risk f...

This is exactly what my wife look like before she had her hair transplant. I would estimate that it would take about 1000 grafts