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Is Hair Loss Hereditary?

Hi, My dad has a hair loss problem, and my brother started to lose his hair when he was 18. Is this because of genes and will i suffer hair loss too? and is it normal if u lose more than 30 of ur hair a day? because every time i woke up or taking a shower, some of my hairs are dropping. Im 18 .. thank you for helping me !
Thu, 28 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

As per your case history you are having androgenic alopecia, my treatment advice is -
1. Androgenic alopecia is a hereditary condition. So it can occur in next generation of family.
2. It is can controlled up to certain age by proper treatment.
3. Apply a minoxidil 2 % solution twice daily on affected scalp.
4. Other treatment options are oral finasteride and mesotherapy done by a dermato-surgeon.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Is Hair Loss Hereditary?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your case history you are having androgenic alopecia, my treatment advice is - 1. Androgenic alopecia is a hereditary condition. So it can occur in next generation of family. 2. It is can controlled up to certain age by proper treatment. 3. Apply a minoxidil 2 % solution twice daily on affected scalp. 4. Other treatment options are oral finasteride and mesotherapy done by a dermato-surgeon. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.