Hair loss is never an easy truth to face, but there is quite the chance that you just might have to; but thankfully, with the advances in medicine, there are ways to combat almost everything, including hair loss. Two of the most commonly used terms in medicines associated with treating hair loss are minoxidil and […]

What is Minoxidil? Minoxidil is an anti-hypertensive peripheral vasodilator drug being primarily used for different patterns of baldness and hair loss in men & women. It belongs to the drug class of pyrimidine derivatives (Arteriolar smooth muscle). It is commonly known by the trade name as “Rogaine”outside of India and Mintop, Tugain, Regaine, etc. in […]

Que: I had been using Minoxidil 10% lotion for almost a year and then I switched over to 12.5%. But when I was using 12.5%, I started having skin irritations and other skin problems. So, I stopped using the Minoxidil 12.5%, but now I would like to return to Minoxidil 10%. Can I do that? […]

Que: I am 20 years old and because of dandruff, I have lost a lot of hair. I started using Minoxidil and now I want to know, how much longer I will have to continue to use it? Ans: Normally, dandruff does not cause hair loss, but people who have hair loss, could have dandruff. […]

Que: I had a hair transplant with 6500 grafts and it’s been almost 14 months. I had been asked by my doctor to use Minoxidil, but I am wondering if I can stop now. I use it only once a night, but I am scared that if I stop using it, I might end up […]

Que: I underwent an FUE transplant procedure about 15 days back, and I would like to know whether I should use Minoxidil to help improve my hair growth? Ans: In most cases, we prescribe Minoxidil when there is original hair on the scalp, along with hair that has been transplanted. The idea is that the […]