Minoxidil for hair loss

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Asked for Male, 23 Years

I recently consulted a dermatologist for my hair loss problem.. he identified it as Male pattern baldness.. he prescribed regaine spray for daily usage..Later I saw that it has minoxidil. I heard from the online forums that minoxidil is harmful, what's your opinion? I trust my dermatologist, but reading those comments, made me think twice.. should I continue or stop using it?

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Dr. Manoj Agarwala Dermatologist 20 yrs exp Raipur · Accepted Answer

Dr. Manoj Agarwala

Dermatologist 20 yrs exp Raipur

Online consultations have such limitations as discussion about the medications is often incomplete. Minoxidil is for indefinite usage and has to become a part of life. Further information is in the following weblink https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/hair-and-scalp-problems/hair-loss

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Minoxidil is recommended by US-FDA for indefinite usage.

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