I am experiencing hereditary hair loss and had to stop using Minoxidil 5% because it caused headaches and did not show any results after one month. What alternative medicines can I use for hair growth?

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I am experiencing hereditary hair loss and had to stop using Minoxidil 5% because it caused headaches and did not show any results after one month. What alternative medicines can I use for hair growth?

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I am experiencing hereditary hair loss and had to stop using Minoxidil 5% because it caused headaches and did not show any results after one month. What alternative medicines can I use for hair growth?

Asked by Male, 30 · 13 days ago

Vikas Singh

M Pharmacy

13 days ago

It is common to experience headaches with Minoxidil, and one month is too short to see visible results, which typically take 3 to 6 months. Since you had to stop, here are effective alternatives for hereditary hair loss: Oral Finasteride: A prescription tablet that blocks DHT, the hormone causing hair thinning. Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT): FDA-cleared red-light devices that stimulate follicles. PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Injections: A clinical procedure using your own blood plasma to stimulate growth. Nutritional Supplements: Biotin, saw palmetto, or marine collagen.\n\nPlease consult a dermatologist to select the best alternative for your profile.

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