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How Can Acute Hair Loss With Baldness Be Treated?

Hi Sir, Few months back, I noticed front side baldness in me. I consulted with the family doctor and he prescribed me "coverit 2% (minioxidil)" to use. I have been using it (once in a day) for a past one month but I have observed more hair loss. Please suggest me what to do. I am really loosing my hope. Thanks in advance, Atul, from pune
Wed, 15 Nov 2017
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Hi Atul, thanks for query
You most probably is having androgenetic alopecia. It is a genetically determined multifactorial disorder characterized by the gradual conversion of thick normal hairs of scalp into vellus(thin) hairs...
Minoxidil is an approved and time tested drug for it...But for males the correct conc. is 5% and it has to be applied twice a day regularly...the full effect of the drug requires 6-12 months...
So, i recommend to continue it as described above...
Include a protein rich diet, fruits and vegetables in your routine....
Exercise and stay away from any stress and smoking and alcohol...
hope this will help you
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How Can Acute Hair Loss With Baldness Be Treated?

Hi Atul, thanks for query You most probably is having androgenetic alopecia. It is a genetically determined multifactorial disorder characterized by the gradual conversion of thick normal hairs of scalp into vellus(thin) hairs... Minoxidil is an approved and time tested drug for it...But for males the correct conc. is 5% and it has to be applied twice a day regularly...the full effect of the drug requires 6-12 months... So, i recommend to continue it as described above... Include a protein rich diet, fruits and vegetables in your routine.... Exercise and stay away from any stress and smoking and alcohol... hope this will help you