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Will MX2 Lotion Cause Hair Loss?

sir am applying mx2 lotion for hair fall as prescribed by a doctor and am taking iron tablets as per his prescription .,.,am using mx2 for past 20 days is it preferable?.,.,all are saying that i ll loss hair after using it.,.,.,shall i continue using it sir.,.,will there be any side effects??????will i lose my natural hair???????
Mon, 23 Jun 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I understand that you have been using MX 2 lotion under the guidance of a dermatologist. This contains minoxidil which is an US-FDA approved drug for treatment of female pattern hair loss.
This will stimulate your dormant hair follicles to grow.Initially, a small percentage of people notice an increase in hair fall. This is because it pushes the resting follicles out of the hair sockets so that the socket can get filled with new hair. This is temporary and is seen till 4- 6 weeks.
Side effects are not common and include irritation and headache.
In general,it is a safe medicine to use and you could continue using it and follow up with your doctor for best results.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.
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Will MX2 Lotion Cause Hair Loss?

Hello, Welcome to healthcare magic. I understand that you have been using MX 2 lotion under the guidance of a dermatologist. This contains minoxidil which is an US-FDA approved drug for treatment of female pattern hair loss. This will stimulate your dormant hair follicles to grow.Initially, a small percentage of people notice an increase in hair fall. This is because it pushes the resting follicles out of the hair sockets so that the socket can get filled with new hair. This is temporary and is seen till 4- 6 weeks. Side effects are not common and include irritation and headache. In general,it is a safe medicine to use and you could continue using it and follow up with your doctor for best results. Hope this helps you. Take care.