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Question: Hello im 22 years old boy, started to loose hair when i was 17 but when i was 19 my hair started to loose from scalp of my head, its been 8 months im using finistride and started to see some changes and hair growth but today i took picture and i saw that its back to where it was, pls help me i really dont know what else to do thanks.
Brief Answer:
Continue with finasteride; add topical minoxidil 5% solution
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query and i have also reviewed the image.
I can see that there is decreased hair density at vertex of your scalp.
Thinning and decreased hair density at vertex is typical of androgenetic alopecia.
Androgenetic alopecia is characterized by thinning, hair loss and decreased density from center part of scalp i.e front, mid and vertex of scalp.
Course of androgenetic alopecia is gradually progressive over the years.
Finasteride is quite effective for vertex hair thinning in androgenetic alopecia.
Majority of patients notice decreased hair shedding, reversal of thinning and hair regrowth with continued use of finasteride.
Results are noticeable after 3-6 months, continue to improve and are maximal at 1-2 years of regular use.
Goal of medical treatment is to slow down further progression of hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
Therefore, earlier the treatment is started better the long term result.
Apart from Finasteride, Minoxidil is also an approved medical treatment in androgenetic alopecia.
Together these two produce additive results in androgenetic alopecia than either of these alone.
Therefore I suggest you to continue with oral finasteride.
You may also add 5% Minoxidil topical solution.
Minoxidil 5% solution is available on prescription and i suggest that you talk to your dermatologist regarding the same.
Regards
Continue with finasteride; add topical minoxidil 5% solution
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query and i have also reviewed the image.
I can see that there is decreased hair density at vertex of your scalp.
Thinning and decreased hair density at vertex is typical of androgenetic alopecia.
Androgenetic alopecia is characterized by thinning, hair loss and decreased density from center part of scalp i.e front, mid and vertex of scalp.
Course of androgenetic alopecia is gradually progressive over the years.
Finasteride is quite effective for vertex hair thinning in androgenetic alopecia.
Majority of patients notice decreased hair shedding, reversal of thinning and hair regrowth with continued use of finasteride.
Results are noticeable after 3-6 months, continue to improve and are maximal at 1-2 years of regular use.
Goal of medical treatment is to slow down further progression of hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
Therefore, earlier the treatment is started better the long term result.
Apart from Finasteride, Minoxidil is also an approved medical treatment in androgenetic alopecia.
Together these two produce additive results in androgenetic alopecia than either of these alone.
Therefore I suggest you to continue with oral finasteride.
You may also add 5% Minoxidil topical solution.
Minoxidil 5% solution is available on prescription and i suggest that you talk to your dermatologist regarding the same.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you very much doctor, just wanted to know that should i use finistride once per day? because i do it once per day but lately i forgot to use continuly so for couple of days i used every 2 days , will that effect more hair loss? and also is there any specific time in a day to use it sir?
Brief Answer:
Advice regarding dosing and frequency of finasteride and minoxidil
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Yes, Finasteride is once per day.
Just skipping a couple of days will not lead to increased shedding but I advice you to be complaint with treatment.
Finasteride can be taken at anytime of day, before or after meals. However, in order to avoid missing a dose you should take it at a set time each day i.e either morning or evening.
Minoxidil solution is to be used 1 ml twice daily, at scalp, on absolutely clean and dry scalp
Regards
Advice regarding dosing and frequency of finasteride and minoxidil
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Yes, Finasteride is once per day.
Just skipping a couple of days will not lead to increased shedding but I advice you to be complaint with treatment.
Finasteride can be taken at anytime of day, before or after meals. However, in order to avoid missing a dose you should take it at a set time each day i.e either morning or evening.
Minoxidil solution is to be used 1 ml twice daily, at scalp, on absolutely clean and dry scalp
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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