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Question: i have a hereditery problem of hair loss, and the same is not getting reflected on me. i am 31 and in the current trend i would get bald by 40.. how to avoid this hair loss.
Brief Answer:
Androgenetic alopecia; Topical Minoxidil and Oral Finasteride
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
You seem to have androgenetic alopecia, which is genetically predisposed patterned hair loss in males.
This type of hair fall can start any time after puberty and by the age of 30 almost 30% of males suffer from androgenetic alopecia.
Hair loss and thinning in androgenetic alopecia is mainly from the frontal and vertex part of the scalp.
There is also gradual receding anterior hair line as well as widening and deepening of angles of anterior hair line.
Topical minoxidil 5% solution and oral finasteride 1 mg tablet are approved medicines for this type of hair loss.
The goal of treatment is to arrest or slow down further progression therefore treatment should be started early for maximal benefits.
Treatment is long term and results are usually noticeable after 3-6 months of regular use.
These are prescription medications therefore i suggest that you visit a dermatologist in your region for the needful.
Regards
Androgenetic alopecia; Topical Minoxidil and Oral Finasteride
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
You seem to have androgenetic alopecia, which is genetically predisposed patterned hair loss in males.
This type of hair fall can start any time after puberty and by the age of 30 almost 30% of males suffer from androgenetic alopecia.
Hair loss and thinning in androgenetic alopecia is mainly from the frontal and vertex part of the scalp.
There is also gradual receding anterior hair line as well as widening and deepening of angles of anterior hair line.
Topical minoxidil 5% solution and oral finasteride 1 mg tablet are approved medicines for this type of hair loss.
The goal of treatment is to arrest or slow down further progression therefore treatment should be started early for maximal benefits.
Treatment is long term and results are usually noticeable after 3-6 months of regular use.
These are prescription medications therefore i suggest that you visit a dermatologist in your region for the needful.
Regards
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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