How to reduce my hair fall caused due to Minoxidil allergy?

Question

Hello doctor,

I used the Minoxidil cream for the past 15 days, and then I got allergic to it by blisters and itching. Now, after the doctor's advice, I have stopped it. But now my hair is falling two times more than earlier. Will the hair fall reduce, doctor? Because the amount of hair falling is a lot and I am worried. Please help.

Answer 1

Hello,

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I read your query and can understand your concern. Abrupt stopping Minoxidil cream may lead to sudden hair fall due to sudden cut off of the blood supply to the hair roots, which is needed to promote growth. Since there is an allergic reaction to Minoxidil, you may try using other brands of Minoxidil to see if there are allergic reactions to them since it may also be the brand content that you may be allergic to. If there is an absolute allergy to Minoxidil, I suggest the following. Start using Redensyl serum once daily, 1 ml at night. Take Tablet Follihair (Biotin, Iron, l-cysteine, Manganese, Copper, Selenium, L-lysine, Zinc, DL-methionine, Calcium Pantothenate, Niacinamide) once daily after food for two months at night. PRP (platelet-rich plasma therapy) and mesotherapy are procedures done on the scalp to enhance hair growth which are done in sessions for at least six months. Biotin PRP and PRF (platelet-rich fibrin therapy) are other procedures done for hair growth. However, please consult a dermatologist, discuss with them for further details and for undergoing the procedure, and take the medications with their consent. All the above procedures may be done along with the medications provided above. Kindly provide me images of your scalp to assess the extent of hair fall. Also, kindly provide details of family history of hair loss, any medical conditions, medications taken, allergies, dietary changes, and the presence of dandruff issues. Kindly revert with the above details. I hope this helps. Thank you and take care.