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Are There Any Side Effects For Taking Gaine Hair For Hair Loss?
Gud evening DR, I have been prescribed Gaine hair 5 percent by my doctor to treat hair loss and thinning , I just want to know : 1. How safe is it, are there any side effects , especially of getting any unwanted hair on other parts. 2. Does is increase weight or effect the heart in any way 3. Once hair is regained can we comfortably stop medication or it becomes life long for maintaining Thanks in advance
Thu, 11 Apr 2019
Hello,
Common side effects of it are :
acne where medication was applied. Burning of the scalp, changes in blood pressure, dizziness, feeling faint, headache.
Inflammation or soreness at the hair root. Persistent local rash.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician
Common side effects of it are :
acne where medication was applied. Burning of the scalp, changes in blood pressure, dizziness, feeling faint, headache.
Inflammation or soreness at the hair root. Persistent local rash.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician
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