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Suggest Treatment For Male Pattern Baldness

Posted on Thu, 10 Apr 2014

Question: Hi Doctor, My name is XXXX. I am 32 years old . I am having heavy hair loss and now seeing bald patches on crown area and frontal baldness . All parts showing results of thinning hair. Please suggest a solution to regrow hair with thickness .

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer: androanagen and minoxidil Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query and photographs. You have typical male pattern baldness. It happens due to over activity of testosterone on hair follicle. Take tablet androanagen daily for 3 months. It is anti androgen and prevent further hair loss. Also apply minoxidil oil twice daily . It increases blood supply to hair and increases growth. let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (3 minutes later)

Thanks Doctor, what % minoxidil I need to use and which vendor? will minoxidil have side effects? How many months I need to take minoxidil? Will it regrow the hair back ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (34 hours later)

Brief Answer: use 5 % Detailed Answer: Hello You can use 5 % minoxidil. Don't worry it has no side effects. Please use the lotion for at least 6 months.yes it will help in hair regrowth Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (13 minutes later)

That means Androanagen for 3 months and minoxidil for 6 months , am i right? Any specific company for minoxidil you recommend ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (23 hours later)

Brief Answer: tugain or Rogaine Detailed Answer: Yes, you are correct You can buy tugain or rogain. Both are good companies. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar