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Medical Conditions - Minoxidil

Minoxidil is a vasodilator, which is used to treat male pattern baldness. It is used for androgenic alopecia and hereditary hair loss but is not helpful in sudden or patchy hair loss or hair loss after pregnancy. The side effects include burning, stinging, and redness on the site of application.

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Why is my hairline getting worse, and my scalp flaky?

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How to manage androgenic alopecia in females?

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Why do I have hair fall after stopping hair treatment?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns. The condition that you have is called androgenetic alopecia.

Can I use Minoxidil for my androgenetic alopecia?

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Why am I having severe hair loss despite using medications?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. If your hair loss has been labeled genetic, it most likely refers to androgenetic alopecia (male pattern hair loss).

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Dr. Misha Saghir

Dr. Misha Saghir

Which eyebrow hair fall treatment helps strengthen roots?

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My hairs are shedding even after using Minoxidil. Why?

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How to control hair fall and dandruff problem?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hair fall can mainly be divided into two types, you can have increased shedding or thinning of hair. Increased shedding means seeing more than 50-100 hairs falling per day.

What could be the reason for increased bald patches after applying Clobetasol propionate and 5 % Minoxidil?

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Which medicines promote hair growth after a hair transplant?

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Dr. Misha Saghir

Dr. Misha Saghir

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