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Can Dr, Reddy's Minitop 10% Be Used To Reduce Severe Hairfall?
hi ,my name is sameer .
i am have hair loss since i was 18 . i am now 33years . i used to have very thick hairs and my head was full of hairs . my father is bald . but now i am having huge hair loss . there are areas wher scalp can be seen and there are no hairs on it . my younger brother has already become bald . one of my friend advised me to use dr. reddys minitop 10% . i am thinking to use it . so i need your valuable advise . will it be the right thing for me to use or what is your advise
i am have hair loss since i was 18 . i am now 33years . i used to have very thick hairs and my head was full of hairs . my father is bald . but now i am having huge hair loss . there are areas wher scalp can be seen and there are no hairs on it . my younger brother has already become bald . one of my friend advised me to use dr. reddys minitop 10% . i am thinking to use it . so i need your valuable advise . will it be the right thing for me to use or what is your advise
Mon, 14 Apr 2014
Hi there Sameer.
I read your history with interest & empathise.
It does appear the male members in your family have a lot of 'head-space'. Mine does too. From your description, it appears to be 'Male pattern Baldness' or "androgenic alopecia' & this diagnosis will not be rocket science!
However, the treatment will vary according to your expectations, current scientific methods available & your budget not forgetting last but not least the competency & skill of the dermatologist/trichlogist you visit & his/her set-up.
For starter's Yes you could go with the 10% minoxidil lotion applied twice daily in the dry scalp in the afflicted regions.
However, to assess you further, one would require at the very least clear digital photographs & a trichology/hair count et al & to visualise your donor area should you consider hair transplantation.
Please use this HCM site to find a dermatologist you are comfortable with nearest you. If in Bengaluru, you are most welcome to come pay us a visit at Vikram Hospital.
Good Luck & wish you a good head of hair soon.
Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD
I read your history with interest & empathise.
It does appear the male members in your family have a lot of 'head-space'. Mine does too. From your description, it appears to be 'Male pattern Baldness' or "androgenic alopecia' & this diagnosis will not be rocket science!
However, the treatment will vary according to your expectations, current scientific methods available & your budget not forgetting last but not least the competency & skill of the dermatologist/trichlogist you visit & his/her set-up.
For starter's Yes you could go with the 10% minoxidil lotion applied twice daily in the dry scalp in the afflicted regions.
However, to assess you further, one would require at the very least clear digital photographs & a trichology/hair count et al & to visualise your donor area should you consider hair transplantation.
Please use this HCM site to find a dermatologist you are comfortable with nearest you. If in Bengaluru, you are most welcome to come pay us a visit at Vikram Hospital.
Good Luck & wish you a good head of hair soon.
Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD
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