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How Should One Manage Male Pattern Baldness When Diagnosed With Hypothyroidism?

Posted on Mon, 27 Nov 2023

Question: I got to know about my thyroid problem (hypothyroidism) 2 years ago, when I faced much hair loss. Then I started taking thyronorm ( on doctor's advice). But my bald patches are still the same, even I am taking medicine of thyroid, hair not started coming in the mid portion. could you tell me what's need to be done?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Male pattern baldness, minoxidil 5 percent lotion & hair supplements

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I have reviewed the attached photograph and you seem to be having male pattern baldness.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply minoxidil 5 percent lotion on the affected areas of the scalp twice daily and take hair supplements like tablet follihair A once daily.
These medicines need to be continued for at least 4-5 months to see significant results in hair growth.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (13 hours later)

thanks for the response. I am also taking thyronorm 25 mg daily in the morning, so it's safe to take follihair with it right? can I also take finasteride with follihair? in how many month the results will be visible?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome!!

Detailed Answer:
Yes you can take follihair A with thyronorm.
Yes you can also take finasteride with follihair A.
Usually results take around 8 weeks to be visible.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

I have read many threads in HCM and almost everybody is complaining about side effects of finasteride like watery semen, adverse effect on sexual functioning, so I am bit scared about using it. can androanagen tablet be the replacement of finasteride? also could you tell me any good brand of these medicines like minoxidil 5% solution?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Can take androanagen tab instead of finastride

Detailed Answer:
Finasteride can cause sexual dysfunction in 1-2 percent of individuals which is reversible on continued treatment.
If you want to avoid finastride you can go for androanagen tablet.
You can use mintop forte or tugain lotion.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (37 hours later)

Can I take androanagen and follihair tablets together along with minoxidil 5 percent?
As I got to know that androanagen and follihair tablets having almost same compositions.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Take either androanagen tab or follihair A, no need to take both

Detailed Answer:
You can take either androanagen tablet or follihair A tablet. No need to take both.
You have to take follihair A instead of follihair.

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