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How To Improve Hair Growth And Reduce Thinning?
I m 26 years old.Sufferig from female pattern thinning.My dad is bald.Thinning of my hair started about 7-8 years back.it has been progessive since then gradually.But now it is more or less stable.but my centre partition is visibly wide and thinnig is obvious.it there a safe and permament way to have new growths and improve the condition. Also how safe is mintop forte 5%.as prescribed by a doctor to me.
Fri, 21 Nov 2014
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Minoxidil 2% liquid is currently approved for use in Female Pattern Androgenetic Alopecia. It is very safe. However some dermatologist may also choose to prescribe a higher strength of Minoxidil (5%).
Other treatment options include Oral treatment with antiandrogens like Spironolactone and Finasteride. Oral treatment is however to be cautiously used in females of child bearing age because it can cause harmful effects in the fetus.
Treatment is long term and effects are usually noticeable after 6-8 months of regular use.
Newer treatment options are Microneedling and Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy.
The mechanism of these being stimulation of hair follicle by growth factor released from activated platelets. These platelets are derived from the patients own blood.
I would suggest that you continue with Minoxidil for the time being for the next few months and if the response is not as desired, your doctor may then either add oral antiandrogens or opt for PRP therapy.
Regards
Minoxidil 2% liquid is currently approved for use in Female Pattern Androgenetic Alopecia. It is very safe. However some dermatologist may also choose to prescribe a higher strength of Minoxidil (5%).
Other treatment options include Oral treatment with antiandrogens like Spironolactone and Finasteride. Oral treatment is however to be cautiously used in females of child bearing age because it can cause harmful effects in the fetus.
Treatment is long term and effects are usually noticeable after 6-8 months of regular use.
Newer treatment options are Microneedling and Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy.
The mechanism of these being stimulation of hair follicle by growth factor released from activated platelets. These platelets are derived from the patients own blood.
I would suggest that you continue with Minoxidil for the time being for the next few months and if the response is not as desired, your doctor may then either add oral antiandrogens or opt for PRP therapy.
Regards
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