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Suggest Treatment For Male Pattern Baldness

Posted on Mon, 8 Aug 2016

Question: Hi Doc, My hair is too silky and currently these are not so much from front side it showing mostly bold and from center it almost completely bold.
Can you please suggest me how can I prevent for falling my hair.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Seems to be male pattern baldness, minoxidil & finasteride

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I am Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, a dermatologist.
According to your complaints it seems you have started with male pattern baldness.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply minoxidil 5 percent lotion on the affected areas twice daily.
The dose is 1 ml twice daily.
Along with this I would recommend you to take tablet finasteride 1 mg once daily.
These need to be continued for 4-5 months to show any significant response and for atleast 1 year to show maximum response.
These are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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