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My Hair Is Thinning On Top At Part But Not

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Posted on Tue, 30 Jul 2019
Question: My hair is thinning on top at part but not falling out. I hate to start minoxidil because it is a lifetime deal. I have read that clinical formula Hair La Vie hair vitamins which block DHT work as well. What is your opinion?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (30 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Regarding thining of hairs

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have reviewed your query and noted your concern.

Minoxidil solution and oral finasteride are the only approved remedies for androgenetic alopecia in males. Though there are several alternatives which claim to work as well but the results are undocumented. Moreover they claim to score over finasteride due to lack of sexual side effects unlike finasteride which i believe is anyways not a concern in 98-99% of those taking it. Therfore, in my view, none of the alternatives works as well as minoxidil solution and oral finasteride for androgenetic alopecia/ thining in males.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (3 hours later)
I am a female and my question is would 5% minoxidil work better than 2%?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (51 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Regarding hair thinning

Detailed Answer:
hi.
Yes, certainly. Moreover 5% minoxidil solution is approved for use in females. Take care.
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My Hair Is Thinning On Top At Part But Not

Brief Answer: Regarding thining of hairs Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have reviewed your query and noted your concern. Minoxidil solution and oral finasteride are the only approved remedies for androgenetic alopecia in males. Though there are several alternatives which claim to work as well but the results are undocumented. Moreover they claim to score over finasteride due to lack of sexual side effects unlike finasteride which i believe is anyways not a concern in 98-99% of those taking it. Therfore, in my view, none of the alternatives works as well as minoxidil solution and oral finasteride for androgenetic alopecia/ thining in males. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.