Question 1

minoxidil (rogaine) causes cancer and is it the best product i can use for my regrow of hair.

Accepted Answer

No it does not!: Minoxidil is FDA approved. There is no significant risk of developing cancer due to use of this drug. if there was a risk it will be off the market very quickly. So forget about that risk.There are limited number of products for hair regrowth and they are only partially effective.

Question 2

does rogaine (minoxidil) cause cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: To my knowledge no it does not.

Question 3

does the use of minoxidil cause any brain disease or cancer?

Accepted Answer

Minoxidil: Topical use is safe for brain &amp; no cancer has been reported.

Question 4

does minoxidil cause brain cancer due to absorption ?

Accepted Answer

Minoxidil: No,any absorption is into the general circulation;in any event it is not a known brain carcinogen

Question 5

is it safe to use finasteride 1 mg and minoxidil 5 % ? is there any major threat to health ? and what about breast cancer and impotence ?

Accepted Answer

Probably safe: if you have no other medical problems.  Finasteride is male hormone blocker, so impotence is possible, but rare and usually transient and reversible.  Breast cancer is even less common.

Question 6

husband has been on 1.25mg finasteride for 6 years. also on minoxidil tablet form for hair loss. just found out finasteride increases breast cancer risk in males? very concerned now. if stop taking, how long does it take for that risk go away?

Accepted Answer

: Br. Ca with people on low dose Finasteride is not prove. It can cause br. enlargement on long term use. Suggest try other alternatives for hair loss

Question 7

f age 36. idiopathic short anagen phase.  can rogaine help or cause more issues?

Accepted Answer

Regained: Rogaine for alopecia is helpful but does have side effects that have to be monitored

Question 8

can rogaine (minoxidil) cause premature aging in the skin?

Accepted Answer

It should not: If youn are using it properly there should be no issue.

Question 9

how does rogaine (minoxidil) work to cause hair growth?

Accepted Answer

No one knows: Rogaine (generic name: minoxidil) was first used as an oral drug for high blood pressure. One of it's side effects was that it also caused increased growth of fine body hairs, or in some cases, significant hair growth. The company made it a topical solution which stimulated hair growth and marketed it as rogaine.  The exact mechanism of action for hair growth is unknown.

Question 10

exactly how does rogaine (minoxidil) work to cause  hair growth?

Accepted Answer

Two ways: Minoxidil makes hair follicles wider so your hair is thicker. It also  increases the growth phase of your hair so that you grow longer hair and more strands of hair. Unfortunately, this isn't a permanent one time only treatment. You need to continue using Minoxidil to maintain your hair growth.

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Does minoxidil cause brain cancer due to absorption ?

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Is it safe to use finasteride 1 mg and minoxidil 5 % ? is there any major threat to health ? and what about breast cancer and impotence ?

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Husband has been on 1.25mg finasteride for 6 years. also on minoxidil tablet form for hair loss. just found out finasteride increases breast cancer risk in males? very concerned now. if stop taking, how long does it take for that risk go away?

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F age 36. idiopathic short anagen phase. can rogaine help or cause more issues?

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