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Does Minoxidil Help In Treating Thinning Of Hair At Temples And Front Of Head?

Hi I am a 31 year old man and I have recession at my temples and thinning at the front but the rest of my hair is very thick. I have started using 5% minoxidil today but wanted to know if using this would help these areas??

Many thanks

Kyle
London England
Mon, 8 Jun 2015
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Dear Kyle,

The symptoms & case history mentioned in your post suggest that you might be having Androgenetic alopecia.
Also known as Male pattern baldness, it usually follows a pattern of receding hairline & is related to genetic makeup and male sex hormones.
Minoxidil preparation (5%) applied directly to the scalp helps to stimulate the hair follicles.
Kindly continue it as advised.

In addition, you need to use:
1. Finasteride preparations that interferes with the production of male hormone linked to baldness.
2. Multivitamins & mineral supplements.
But these medications have to be used regularly under the guidance of a Dermatologist.

Wishing you a Good Health.
Take care.
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Does Minoxidil Help In Treating Thinning Of Hair At Temples And Front Of Head?

Dear Kyle, The symptoms & case history mentioned in your post suggest that you might be having Androgenetic alopecia. Also known as Male pattern baldness, it usually follows a pattern of receding hairline & is related to genetic makeup and male sex hormones. Minoxidil preparation (5%) applied directly to the scalp helps to stimulate the hair follicles. Kindly continue it as advised. In addition, you need to use: 1. Finasteride preparations that interferes with the production of male hormone linked to baldness. 2. Multivitamins & mineral supplements. But these medications have to be used regularly under the guidance of a Dermatologist. Wishing you a Good Health. Take care.