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What Are The Side Effects Of Minoxidil?
Hi... I am suffering from male pattern baldness and am in stage 3... Having used a combination of finasteride 1mg.. 10% Minoxidil and vitamin tabs for three long years I didn t see much of an improvement in hair growth n so I am planning to go for hair transplant once for all... Please let me know how safe it is and the side effects if any.
Thu, 22 Jan 2015
Hi,
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
Side effects of Minoxidil- Topical form: Edema; chest pain; BP changes; palpitations; heart rate changes.
CNS: Topical form: Headache; dizziness; faintness.
DERM: Topical form: Irritant or allergic dermatitis; eczema; local erythema; pruritus; dry scalp; exacerbation of hair loss; alopecia.
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D.
Mumbai
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
Side effects of Minoxidil- Topical form: Edema; chest pain; BP changes; palpitations; heart rate changes.
CNS: Topical form: Headache; dizziness; faintness.
DERM: Topical form: Irritant or allergic dermatitis; eczema; local erythema; pruritus; dry scalp; exacerbation of hair loss; alopecia.
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D.
Mumbai
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