Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Minopep might be used for telogen effluvium (temporary hair thinning mostly on the top of the scalp). Minopep is only approved for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia and you are advised to consult with a doctor first before using this drug for telogen effluvium. 

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

No, Minopep is not a steroid. It contains minoxidil which is an antihypertensive vasodilator that is used in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia and management of severe hypertension.

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Apply 1ml of Minopep on the dried affected area of the head two times in a day or as advised by your doctor. The oral form of Minopep has to be once daily with or without the food as the presence of food does not affect the absorption of this drug from the stomach.

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

No, Minopep is a prescription drug, so do not use it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to use this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Minopep might make hair thicker. A clinical study has found that it can increase the diameter of the hair but the results cannot be generalized on everyone.