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Suggest Alternative Medication For Androgenetic Alopecia

Posted on Sat, 2 Jul 2022

Question: Hello Sir,

Thanks a lot for your help and response.
As per your suggestion, I met one dermatologist near my place and I have attached her prescription as well. Could you please check this once. Having said that I found the prescribed medicines pretty expensive. I would highly appreciate sir if you can provide me any alternative brand for these medicines which is comparatively cheaper.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding androgenetic alopecia

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

You have androgenetic alopecia. Instead of also using Imxia serum(capixyl) you may just use Imxia 5%solution (minoxidil 5%solution) 1ml, twice daily. Tab Keratoderm is optional. However I suggest you to do take tab. Finax 1mg (finasteride) once daily. Treatment is long term.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 hours later)

Thanks a ton, Sir for your help again.
May I request you to give me final prescription and dosage of this medicines.
Also, could you please suggest me on the shampoo as well.
Do you think I should go with the same shampoo as suggested by the doctor in the prescription?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding androgenetic alopecia

Detailed Answer:

Hi.

You may use minoxidil 5 %solution brand recommended by your doctor, 1ml, twice daily. In addition I suggest you to take finasteride 1mg tab (Finax) once a day. Either you may this shampoo as suggested by your doctor or you may use a gentle cleansing shampoo e.g Triclenz shampoo.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 hours later)

Sir, For how long I should continue this lotion and Finax tablet?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding androgenetic alopecia

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Treatment is long term, preferably lifelong.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (31 hours later)

Do I need to apply minoxidil 5 %solution only to the front portion of the scalp or to the whole head?
Also, when should I take finasteride 1mg tab, early morning or after Dinner.

Thanks again for your usual help.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding androgenetic alopecia

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Minoxidil 5%solution, 1ml, should be applied to the entire oval area the scalp i.e frontal, mid and vertex part of the scalp. Finasteride tablet can be taken once every morning after breakfast.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (12 hours later)

Can I apply coconut oil along with Minoxidil 5%solution? Will there be any side effects?

Thanks again for your usual assistance.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding androgenetic alopecia

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

No, you cannot use coconut oil along with minoxidil. Your scalp should be absolutely clean and dry before applying minoxidil.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj