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Suffering Hair Loss. Suggested Bontress Lotion. Having Itching. Which Is The Best Brand? Medication Life Long?

Hi,
I am suffering for heavy hair loss from past 2 yrs. My dermatologist has suggested me to use Hair4U 10%, Bontress lotion (Capixyl) , ES-BIO capsules & Finpecia regularly for minimum of 1 yr. I am using these medicines since 6 months and have seen considerable reduction in my hair loss. But from past 2-3 months my head is itching a lot due to the heavy alcohol content in Hair4u 10%.I checked with my doctor and he suggested me to go for Hair4u 10% foam, but i checked the alcohol content is also more. Which Minoxidil is the best (Foam OR Solution) and which brand is good for use (Tugain OR Mintop OR Hair4U) and Do i have to use this medication life long or 1 yr is enough? Please reply, thanks
Fri, 27 Sep 2013
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Hi,
Thanks for writing here.

You are having androgenetic alopecia.

All minoxidil brands are same .

Foam is a better option than lotion which prevents itching.

Mintiop foam is routinely prescribed brand.

You have to use it life long.Hope this will help you.Take care.
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Suffering Hair Loss. Suggested Bontress Lotion. Having Itching. Which Is The Best Brand? Medication Life Long?

Hi, Thanks for writing here. You are having androgenetic alopecia. All minoxidil brands are same . Foam is a better option than lotion which prevents itching. Mintiop foam is routinely prescribed brand. You have to use it life long.Hope this will help you.Take care.