- Male
- 32 Years
- 23/01/2025
I'm really worried about my MRI results showing a chronic partial ACL tear and this buckling happening at the back. It also mentions a small chronic grade 3 tear in the posterior horn of the medial meniscus reaching the inferior meniscal surface. What should I be doing about this? Does this mean surgery is unavoidable, or are there other treatment options I should consider first? I'm just anxious about what this all means for my mobility and day-to-day activities.
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Hair loss can be distressing.
Minoxidil (Rogaine) for Hair Loss:
- Effective for: Male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) and female hair loss.
- Stimulates hair growth and slows down hair loss.
- Available in 2% and 5% topical solutions.
Effectiveness:
- Stops hair loss in 80-90% of users.
- Regrows hair in 30-40% of users.
Potential Side Effects:
- Itching or redness
- Dryness or flakiness
- Unwanted facial hair growth
- Allergic reactions (rare)
Minoxidil and Male Infertility:
No conclusive evidence links minoxidil directly to male infertility
Dr. Anshul Suggests...
Consult a Orthopaedician
Answered 04/07/2025
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