I am having severe hair fall. My dermatologist prescribed me minoxidil. How good is that? Do we really have to use it indefinitely?

Dr. Jayvirsinh ChauhanHomeopath12yrs exp

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Yes, it will give results only till you use it. Take homeopathic treatment with that for better results. You can consult me at Lybrate.  

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Dr. Sajeev KumarGeneral Physician34yrs exp

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Minoxidil increases blood flow which stimulates hair follicles, promoting hair regrowth in 4 ways: ... Increases blood flow around follicles. Stimulates follicle movement from resting to the hair growth phase. You can stop using it after the hairs are grown Most studies indicate that the results from minoxidil usually start to show after six months, with few or no visible results in the first three months of use. There are also studies that don't show any results after three months, indicating that minoxidil can take some time to start working. 

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