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Is Growcapix Advisable For Androgenetic Alopecia?

Hi Doctor, I am suffering from Androgenetic alopecia. My father lost his hair at a very early age, even my cousin underwent transplant surgery at the age of 23.I have lost my hair from the sides..I have been follwing up with doctor since 2014. She has suggested me 10% minoxidil and finasteride..Since then I am experiencing less hair fall but i am still not satisfied as I am getting hairs to the sides even after applying lotion daily..My hairs are very thin so asked my doctor to advice any medicated gel for hair styling so she recommended me Growcapix..I just need to ask can we use grow capix for hair styling also and how it can be used..
Fri, 30 Aug 2019
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General Surgeon 's  Response
Hello,

I will keep a possibility of Alopecia Areata (AA) which is an autoimmune condition. It is usually a self limiting condition i.e it may progress for a while but ultimately subsides in majority of the individuals. The patches of Alopecia Areata are smooth, and there is no evidence of inflammation like scaling or erythema or itching.

These patches arise most commonly over scalp but the patches can also present on other areas like eyebrows, eyelashes and in the beard and mustache in males. People often seek treatment because the bald patches are unsightly and are easily noticeable to others.

Intra-lesional Triamcinolone acetonide is the first line of treatment in adults and is a reproducibly effective therapy for focal type of alopecia areata. The injection has to be placed directly into the patch of hair loss by your treating dermatologist.

Various other treatment options in alopecia areata are: Topical Potent steroids (Mometasone Furoate, Clobetasol propionate), Topical Minoxidil solution, Topical Anthranalin, Topical PUVA (psoralens +UVA therapy). I would suggest that you visit a dermatologist in your region for the needful.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care. All the best.

Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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Is Growcapix Advisable For Androgenetic Alopecia?

Hello, I will keep a possibility of Alopecia Areata (AA) which is an autoimmune condition. It is usually a self limiting condition i.e it may progress for a while but ultimately subsides in majority of the individuals. The patches of Alopecia Areata are smooth, and there is no evidence of inflammation like scaling or erythema or itching. These patches arise most commonly over scalp but the patches can also present on other areas like eyebrows, eyelashes and in the beard and mustache in males. People often seek treatment because the bald patches are unsightly and are easily noticeable to others. Intra-lesional Triamcinolone acetonide is the first line of treatment in adults and is a reproducibly effective therapy for focal type of alopecia areata. The injection has to be placed directly into the patch of hair loss by your treating dermatologist. Various other treatment options in alopecia areata are: Topical Potent steroids (Mometasone Furoate, Clobetasol propionate), Topical Minoxidil solution, Topical Anthranalin, Topical PUVA (psoralens +UVA therapy). I would suggest that you visit a dermatologist in your region for the needful. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. All the best. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon