How long can I use Tugain for hair loss?

Question

Hi doctor,

I have got hair loss problem for the past four years. Initially, I had taken some tablets like Follihair and applied Tugain on and off. I am using Tugain till now and I feel that hair loss is controlled when applying it continuously. Till now, I would have used six bottles of Tugain 10% and four bottles of Tugain 5%. Long back, I had applied Amexidil spray, Grocapix gel, Androanagen tablets and tablet Finax, but did not find it very useful. As of now, I am using only Tugain 10%. I am having hair loss; although not very aggressive it is still there. Please advise further treatment. How long can I continue with Tugain? I have attached couple of pictures for your reference.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query in detail and viewed the attached pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and do understand your concern. Minoxidil is quite safe to use, and has to be used continuously for resumed benefit. The contraindications for Minoxidil use are:

If you start having irritant reaction due to Minoxidil in the future, you may have to stop using it.
Sometimes, it may cause hirsutism (unwanted hair growth) on face. So, you may have to stop it.

Other than that, you may continue it for as long as you desire medical treatment for your hair fall. Another point I would like to add, is that Minoxidil 5% is as good as 10 % for male pattern Alopecia. So, for maintenance you can well use 5% lotion twice daily. Minoxidil lotion with a Finasteride combination is available and can be preferred over plain Minoxidil.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

One of the preparations it is available as Morr-F lotion (Minoxidil and Finasteride). It is from Intas Pharma.

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