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Is Minoxidil And Grocapix Gel Safe For Women?

Hi Can women use minoxidil (fugain foam 5%) along with the Grocapix Gel? My wife is 35yrs old with a 6yr old child and has severe hairloss since childbirth. I was prescribed above medication together with Keraglo Men and 1mg Finax (or 450mg Saw Palmetto 1 tab-a-day herbal alternative ) Can she use Saw Palmetto or Maca as well ?
Fri, 15 May 2015
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Hi dear!

Thanks for consulting the Physicians at HealthCare Magic. I have worked through your case thoroughly, and I can easily realize your health worries. Being your physician, I reassure you not to worry as things will settle down very soon.
She can use only MINOXIDIL 5%. Dont give her saw palmetto, afINAX ETC KIND OF MEDICINES. THESE ARE NOT MEANT TO BE USED IN WOMEN. U should have had male pattern hair loss and finasteride(finax) is used for that. Woman especially if pregnant can not even touch that tablet especially if tablet is broken. She will get benefit from minoxidil but if she feel dryness or any other side effect in head or body as a whole stop using and consult a dermatologist. She should take Multivitamin CAPSULE PERFECTIL 1daily for 6months along with minoxidil for 6 months. hope it will hwlp her a lot

May you get very well soon and have a wonderful time ahead. Please don't forget to give your valuable feedback to help us assist you in a better way.



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DR. HANIF

PHILADELPHIA, USA
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Is Minoxidil And Grocapix Gel Safe For Women?

Hi dear! Thanks for consulting the Physicians at HealthCare Magic. I have worked through your case thoroughly, and I can easily realize your health worries. Being your physician, I reassure you not to worry as things will settle down very soon. She can use only MINOXIDIL 5%. Dont give her saw palmetto, afINAX ETC KIND OF MEDICINES. THESE ARE NOT MEANT TO BE USED IN WOMEN. U should have had male pattern hair loss and finasteride(finax) is used for that. Woman especially if pregnant can not even touch that tablet especially if tablet is broken. She will get benefit from minoxidil but if she feel dryness or any other side effect in head or body as a whole stop using and consult a dermatologist. She should take Multivitamin CAPSULE PERFECTIL 1daily for 6months along with minoxidil for 6 months. hope it will hwlp her a lot May you get very well soon and have a wonderful time ahead. Please don t forget to give your valuable feedback to help us assist you in a better way. Regards! DR. HANIF PHILADELPHIA, USA