Minoxidil; Frequent Questions and Answers-1

Q 6.
Minoxidil; Topical Use or Oral Use?

Are there differences in advantages and disadvantages between topical and oral minoxidil?
Which will be more suitable for hair regrowth treatment?

A 6.

As for topical minoxidil, advantage of minoxidil solution is a patient’s safety with few side effects. Disadvantage of topical minoxidil is possibility of dermatitis and allergic inflammation on the scalp.

As for oral minoxidil, advantage is its effectiveness. Disadvantage is possibility of many serious side effects including cardiac diseases.

The author recommends topical minoxidil as basic treatment for hair loss.

The author doesn’t recommend oral minoxidil as treatment for hair loss.

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