Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

No, Minpecia 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

Minpecia contains minoxidil which is a vasodilator and it works by causing dilation of blood vessels which reduces the blood pressure. For hair loss, it is presumed that Minpecia works by directly stimulating the resting hair follicles and increasing blood flow in the skin of the applied area which promotes hair follicles growth.

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Minpecia is a brand name of minoxidil and it comes in the form of oral tablets, topical gel, lotion, solution, foam, and spray. It belongs to the class of drug known as vasodilators. It is a prescription drug which is used in the treatment of hair loss (androgenic alopecia) and oral form of Minpecia is also used in the management of severe hypertension (high blood pressure).

Dr. Vinod Verma MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Minpecia may be used for frontal hair loss but it gives much better results if the drug is used on the upper head or crown.

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Minpecia may cause itching. Itching is one of the symptoms of allergic contact dermatitis which might be caused by the use of this drug. It is a rare side effect of this drug. It occurs due to the undesirable response of the immune system of the body towards this drug and this side effect goes away after discontinuation of this drug.