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Is Genetic Alopecia Reversible With Minoxidil Or Finasteride?

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Posted on Tue, 24 Oct 2017
Question: Can genetic alopecia be reversible Minoxidil , XXXXXXX Or finasteride , or is the transplant is the only option? Please honesty .
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Hair transplant is the treatment of choice, others not much of help

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic,

For genetic alopecia minoxidil, rogaine and finasteride won’t be of much help although they can be given a try.

Hair transplant is definitely the treatment of choice for genetic alopecia.

Regards
Dr Asmeet

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Is Genetic Alopecia Reversible With Minoxidil Or Finasteride?

Brief Answer: Hair transplant is the treatment of choice, others not much of help Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic, For genetic alopecia minoxidil, rogaine and finasteride won’t be of much help although they can be given a try. Hair transplant is definitely the treatment of choice for genetic alopecia. Regards Dr Asmeet