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Does Usage Of Grocapix Help In Treating Severe Hair Loss?
Question: Hi doctor, I am 36 yrs old female,Overweight. I have hypothyroidism. I take thyronorm 75mcg. My issue is severe hair loss. frontal area. I had consulted a dermat and she has given me gel grocapix for application, bitozid forte and Hvit tab 1 daily. I wanted your opinion on 1) will these help? 2) esp. the gel is it safe? 3) how long do I use it for results? 4) will i need to use for the rest of my life? Will i get dense or atleast hair enough to cover my scalp? Please help.
Brief Answer:
Advice regarding hair fall and thinning
Detailed Answer:
hello. thank you for writing to us
I am dr.kakkar(dermatologist). I have gone through your query and i have noted your concern.
You seem to have andogenetic alopecia.
Grocapix gel is safe. Response may take 3-6 months of continuous treatment. Treatment is long term. Patients may need lifelong maintenance treatment. Response varies from patient to patient. It is advisable to start treatment early before there is too much of thinning.
Regards
Advice regarding hair fall and thinning
Detailed Answer:
hello. thank you for writing to us
I am dr.kakkar(dermatologist). I have gone through your query and i have noted your concern.
You seem to have andogenetic alopecia.
Grocapix gel is safe. Response may take 3-6 months of continuous treatment. Treatment is long term. Patients may need lifelong maintenance treatment. Response varies from patient to patient. It is advisable to start treatment early before there is too much of thinning.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you for the response. Would you recommend any other treatment for the same? Hoe many times a day should this gel be applied?
Brief Answer:
Topical and oral medication for hair loss/ thinning
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Rather than gel I usually recommend Minoxidil 5% solution (Mintop forte), 1ml, to be applied twice daily on scalp.
Both topical preparations (whether gel or solution) are for twice daily application.
In addition i usually suggest a tablet of finasteride (finast 5mg) in those females who have completed family and do not intend to become pregnant. This medicine is not for females who can become pregnant while on treatment.
You may in addition continue with bitozed tablet.
Regards
Topical and oral medication for hair loss/ thinning
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Rather than gel I usually recommend Minoxidil 5% solution (Mintop forte), 1ml, to be applied twice daily on scalp.
Both topical preparations (whether gel or solution) are for twice daily application.
In addition i usually suggest a tablet of finasteride (finast 5mg) in those females who have completed family and do not intend to become pregnant. This medicine is not for females who can become pregnant while on treatment.
You may in addition continue with bitozed tablet.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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