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Baldness Due To Increase In Hormones. Finalo, Mx-5 Topical Solution, Hairbless Tablets Prescribed. Recommendations?
hi i m suffering from a bladness on the top of my head...my doctor said it it due to harmones have incresed ....that is why u have thin hairs.he also prescribed me finalo and mx-5 tropical solution and hairbless tablets.My question is this ...is it the right treatment ? and very important i m just 24 i want my hair very badly..so is it really possible by this treatment?
Tue, 7 May 2013
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From the description, it seems you are saving male pattern baldness or androgenetic alopecia. The prescription provided by your doctor is a standard treatment protocol for this pattern of hair fall. Minoxidil solution 5 percent and finesteride 1 mg tablets are US FDA approved for the same.
The response to the treatment depends upon the area extent and duration of involvement. The results are best in central or vertex involvement of scalp with area of involment less than 10 cm square and duration being less than 5 years. I would advise that you follow the prescription provided by your doctor. It takes almost six months to ascertain the response of therapy provided. Initially in the first two months usually the hair fall stops and hair growth begins. The response to therapy usually stabilises in an year.
Hope that helped.
Take care
Thanks for writing to us.
From the description, it seems you are saving male pattern baldness or androgenetic alopecia. The prescription provided by your doctor is a standard treatment protocol for this pattern of hair fall. Minoxidil solution 5 percent and finesteride 1 mg tablets are US FDA approved for the same.
The response to the treatment depends upon the area extent and duration of involvement. The results are best in central or vertex involvement of scalp with area of involment less than 10 cm square and duration being less than 5 years. I would advise that you follow the prescription provided by your doctor. It takes almost six months to ascertain the response of therapy provided. Initially in the first two months usually the hair fall stops and hair growth begins. The response to therapy usually stabilises in an year.
Hope that helped.
Take care
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