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Chronic Hair Loss, Hair Thinning. Using Minoxidil, No Relief. Family History Of Male Pattern Baldness. Cure?

Hello sir, I am a medical student 25 yrs old male with a history of hair loss since 5 yrs hair loss is diffuse and the density of hair has decreased a lot shedding of hair is about 200 hairs daily my maternal uncles and my maternal grandfather all are bald with distinct mpb But my pattern of hair loss is diffuse .m using minoxidil for about 2 months bt their is no relief
Mon, 7 Jan 2013
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Hi !
Nice To Hear Your Question, As Being a Medical Student You Can Understand That Male Hormones And Genetic Influence Are Main Cause Of Baldness. I Recommend You To Check Your Thyroid Gland Through TSH Test,To See if They Are involve or Not. Rest, Keep Appyling Mintop And Do Consult With Dermatologist Or Cosmatologist. Thanks. Bye.
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Chronic Hair Loss, Hair Thinning. Using Minoxidil, No Relief. Family History Of Male Pattern Baldness. Cure?

Hi ! Nice To Hear Your Question, As Being a Medical Student You Can Understand That Male Hormones And Genetic Influence Are Main Cause Of Baldness. I Recommend You To Check Your Thyroid Gland Through TSH Test,To See if They Are involve or Not. Rest, Keep Appyling Mintop And Do Consult With Dermatologist Or Cosmatologist. Thanks. Bye.