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For extreme hair thinning my bro went through hair transplant in 2021 nov.Doctor prescribed with minoxidil solution(2 other solutions on scalp which images of solution I attached) for lifetime.He is fine with that.But some people told that minoxidil usage for long-term causes side effects like BP variation,faster heart beat,impotent,nerve problem n some other.IS It TRUE? He is applying on scalp everyday(1 after breakfast n 2 after dinner)from almost more than 2 years and dermat told to don't stop for lifetime.If we stop it causes more hairfall n become bald. But how is it possible to effect on BP n all etc etc.Please suggest some info.As we are very anxious by nature already n it stuck in our head as it ll cause something like that.my brother has no burning scalp n all after applying that.please please guide us.
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Minoxidil causes above side effects when yoy eat as tablet not when applied as solution
Also all medicines can have potential side effects
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In most cases they are so rare that is reason they are approved for selling or else they won't be
So don't worry
Requesting you to reconnect with the dermatologist who suggested it and sit and clarify all the doubts with him / her / them.
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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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Dr. Ch.Suneetha
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Hyderabad
Take online consultation to discuss in detail
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Dr. Shobhita Gupta
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Gurgaon
Don’t worry about it
Kindly book online dermatologist consultation for detail discussion
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Dr. Rajesh L Pathi
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Bangalore
Take consultantion and discuss in detail
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Dr. Shivanu Mathon
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Ludhiana
Consult online for further treatment
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