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21 years
Should I start taking Minoxidil to prevent further hair loss? Hair loss is genetic in my case and I want to prevent it because I'm loosing too much of it.
Apr 8, 2014

Dr. Salim Saab Otolaryngology (ENT)
You can use minoxidil for your case. Minoxidil is indicated for hair loss and alopecia.
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Dr. Rania Mousa General Medicine
Minoxidil is an antihypertensive vasodilator medication. It also slows or stops hair loss and promotes hair regrowth. Now off-patent, it is available over-the-counter for the treatment of androgenic alopecia. Widely used for the treatment of hair loss, it has been proven clinically effective in both the prevention of loss and in establishing varying degrees of hair re-growth in males and females suffering pattern baldness, Minoxidil must be used indefinitely for continued support of existing hair follicles and the maintenance of any experienced hair regrowth.
Minoxidil needs to be applied once or the recommended twice daily, and may be used indefinitely for continued support of existing hair follicles and the maintenance of any experienced hair regrowth. To achieve maximum effect, the solution should be in contact with the scalp for at least 4 hours before allowing hair to get wet.when treatment is stopped hair loss again is present
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