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Suggest Remedy For Androgenic Alopecia

hi this is nitin from mi=umbai..i a,m sufering from androgenic alopecia since last 7 to 8 years & i am using minoxidil 10% & bfinax tab continuosly but results are not better & i am not fully satisfied .So can you pals suggest me some other execellent remedy for this

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Mon, 9 Jun 2014
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Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic

Androgenetic alopecia (AGA), is genetically predetermined patterned hair loss in males and is the most common type of hair loss in males.

It is gradual, as you have noticed in your case, and can start any time after puberty.

Minoxidil and finasteride are FDA approved for this kind of hair loss.

However, they need to be used regularly, throughout life and are mainly beneficial in arresting further progression of hair loss

PRP (Platelet rich plasma) is a newer modality for treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia. The beneficial effects of PRP in Androgenetic Alopecia can be attributed to various platelet-derived growth factors causing improvement in the function of hair follicle and promotion of hair growth.

It is safe, cheap, and non-allergic and it appears to be a useful adjunct in the management of AGA. To get satisfactory results, 2 - 3 treatments should be performed at intervals of 3-4 months. You need to use Minoxidil and finasteride along with PRP

Finally you have the option of hair transplant. Hair transplantation is broadly achieved by removing grafts from the back (occipital area) of the scalp which are more resistant to hormonal changes, and placing them in areas of scanty growth or baldness.

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Suggest Remedy For Androgenic Alopecia

Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic Androgenetic alopecia (AGA), is genetically predetermined patterned hair loss in males and is the most common type of hair loss in males. It is gradual, as you have noticed in your case, and can start any time after puberty. Minoxidil and finasteride are FDA approved for this kind of hair loss. However, they need to be used regularly, throughout life and are mainly beneficial in arresting further progression of hair loss PRP (Platelet rich plasma) is a newer modality for treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia. The beneficial effects of PRP in Androgenetic Alopecia can be attributed to various platelet-derived growth factors causing improvement in the function of hair follicle and promotion of hair growth. It is safe, cheap, and non-allergic and it appears to be a useful adjunct in the management of AGA. To get satisfactory results, 2 - 3 treatments should be performed at intervals of 3-4 months. You need to use Minoxidil and finasteride along with PRP Finally you have the option of hair transplant. Hair transplantation is broadly achieved by removing grafts from the back (occipital area) of the scalp which are more resistant to hormonal changes, and placing them in areas of scanty growth or baldness. Regards