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Having Severe Problem Of Hair Loss. Will MINTOP FORTE FOAM Help? Any Side Effects?

I am having severe problem of hair loss . i m having dis issue from past 4 years. and density of my lair is decreasing day by day. i consulted a docter and she preferred me to use MINTOP FORTE FOAM. vill this help me to gain new hairs.and increase density of my hairs . and i have heard that dis foam has many side effects. so is it preferable to use
Mon, 8 Jul 2013
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Hi, thanks for posting your query.

You seem to have androgenic alopecia.

Mintop foam has minoxidil 5%. Minoxidil stimulates hair growth by increasing cutaneous blood flow and stimulates resting hair follicles.
It converts fine hair to coarse hair. Hence the density of your hair may apparently increase, but its application has to be continued for sustained effect.
Since it has to be applied topically, side effects are rarely reported. Mostly it causes dryness of the hair for which use of a conditioner after shampooing is all that is required.

You may start using it as advised. If you feel any problem you may consult your doctor.

Hope this solves your query.
Take care.
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Having Severe Problem Of Hair Loss. Will MINTOP FORTE FOAM Help? Any Side Effects?

Hi, thanks for posting your query. You seem to have androgenic alopecia. Mintop foam has minoxidil 5%. Minoxidil stimulates hair growth by increasing cutaneous blood flow and stimulates resting hair follicles. It converts fine hair to coarse hair. Hence the density of your hair may apparently increase, but its application has to be continued for sustained effect. Since it has to be applied topically, side effects are rarely reported. Mostly it causes dryness of the hair for which use of a conditioner after shampooing is all that is required. You may start using it as advised. If you feel any problem you may consult your doctor. Hope this solves your query. Take care.