I'm a 30-year-old guy dealing with really bad hair fall, and my hair's looking super dull and dry. My doctor told me to use minoxidil 5%, but I keep getting these headaches whenever I apply it. Is there any way I can fix this or make the headaches stop?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Minoxidil 5. for local application ,once daily for 3-6 weeks is advised, tab finasteride 5 mg once daily for 3-6 weeks is advised to the patient.

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