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Thinning Hair, Androgenetic Alopecia, TSH Level Abnormal, HLA B27 Positive. Taking Dietary Supplements, Evion. Sufficient?

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I am a 41 years male.. My Hairs are thining and am told that the same is due to Androgenetic alopecia. My TSH levels are at 5.94 and am HLAB27 positive .I am diagnosed pre diabetic ( Fasting at 100 and HBA1C at 6.4%). I am taking Cetaphin XR 1000 mg dialy. I shampoo my Hair twice to thrice weekly and use shampoo Kertyol PSO
Am recently been adviced to use Minokem -N on Hairs daily.
I am a vegeterian and am taking Daily Dieatry supplements 1.ELCAFORT tab (acetyl-L-carnitine 500 mg, resveratrol 50 mg, mecobalamin 1500 mcg, chromium picolinate 200 mcg, L- selenomethionine 200 mcg), 2.Vitamin E - Evion 200; 3. Aquasol - Vitamin A.

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hair thining & Dieatry supplements that may be taken daily.

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Mon, 28 Oct 2013
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hi.vitamin supplementation is not enough in the case of androgenic alopecia.as it is due to defiency of alpha hydroxy reductase enzyme. minoxidil preparations along with finasteride tablets helps to decrease ur thinning of hair.mintop forte or hair for 4u can be tried.
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Thinning Hair, Androgenetic Alopecia, TSH Level Abnormal, HLA B27 Positive. Taking Dietary Supplements, Evion. Sufficient?

Hi.vitamin supplementation is not enough in the case of androgenic alopecia.as it is due to defiency of alpha hydroxy reductase enzyme. minoxidil preparations along with finasteride tablets helps to decrease ur thinning of hair.mintop forte or hair for 4u can be tried.