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Headache on using minoxdil.
I am 30 years old male.. having severe hairfall and hair became dull and dry .. doctor suggested minoxidil 5% ...while applying minoxidil facing headache..is their any solution to overcome the issue..?
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Don't worry.. alternate medicine available...You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain medications without any side effects. Treatment depends on the grade of hair loss. So, it's a must for diagnosing which grade, you are in for an effective treatment. Please send photos of your head, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.
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Dr. Sonal Chavan
Dermatologist
17 yrs exp
Pune
It’s a common side effect if minoxidil.use only 1 ml at a time.how long have you been using it?a substitute for minoxidil in the morning can be used and minoxidil in the night
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Consult me online for further treatment
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Dr. Dipty Agrawal
Dermatologist
11 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Hello
Minoxidil is known to caus side effects like headache and vertigo
Most common reason is using excess quantity of minoxidil.
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I will suggest u to use just 1 ml daily at night in ur scalp.
if still it continues then u shuld stop using it
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take care
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Dr. Niraj Jain
Cosmetologist
13 yrs exp
Kolkata
Use less amount, dilute with water
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