Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Yes, Minscalp may cause chest pain. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing chest pain after using this drug, then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Minscalp 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. 

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Minscalp might be used for telogen effluvium (temporary hair thinning mostly on the top of the scalp). Minscalp 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. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, Minscalp should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Minscalp 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 Minscalp is also used in the management of severe hypertension (high blood pressure).