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Hair fall is back!!
I am going through my hairfall treatment. I was using tugain (5%) for about 2 months and my hairfall had stopped though new hair didn't come out. So doctor advised to switch to Minoxidil 10% . After using it for a week my hairfall is back. Is this normal?? Should I be worried? Should I gi back to 5%??
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Don’t worry consult your treating dermatologist
Minoxidil initially does cause hair fall
However it persists for more than 3-4 weeks
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Not normal.. however treatment depends on the grade.. 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. Ranjitha M L
Dermatologist
6 yrs exp
Kadur
Good afternoon
Initial hairfall is a normal thing after starting minoxidil ,.it may persist for 1 to 1 and half months, improvement with minoxidil is seen only after minimum 6 to 7 months of continuous usage ,adhere to the medicines
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Dr. Meenal Mittal
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13 yrs exp
Gurgaon
It could be just a temporary phase of hair fall induced by minoxidil. Use the same for another 4 weeks and then evaluate. Don’t panic
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