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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Can oral contraceptives cause hair loss?
Query: Hi doctor, I am having severe hair fall, an itchy scalp, and dandruff. I used to take oral contraceptives due to PCOS. I got telogen effluvium four years ago, and I have been prescribed Minoxidil for my hair loss. But once I stop Minoxidil, my hair fall comes back. Now, even if I take Minoxidil, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If the hair loss is due to taking medication for PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), you should change the medicine. I suggest you take homeopathic medicines for your pathology, which will clear your problem without affecting your hair. I suggest you take Apis melli... Read Full »
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