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Suffering From Hair Loss. Applying Minoxidil Solution, No Results. Remedy?

Hi My name is Imtiyaz and i am 28 years old. I am suffering from hair loss from past four to five years. My hair is too thin and i am afraid of getting bald if it will continue to fall like this. Moreover, i have applied minoxidil solution 2%, and 5% but no satisfactory results. I request you to suggest me the remedy for the same that will be permanent.
Thu, 13 Jun 2013
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Hello,first of all i would like to correct that nothin is permanent.U r suffering with Androgenetic alopecia. This is the loss of hair because of testosterone that is essential harmone. Minoxidil 5% is good option but sometime the response is not according to our exppectation.May be u r not properly apply or ur duration of treatment not sufficent.Atleast 3 mths require for the result .If result comes favorable we should continue atleast for 8 mths in a yr for many yrs under supervision of expert for long time. U also take tab finasteride for short duration. Have a good nutritious balanced diet. dON'T TAKE TENSION .
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Suffering From Hair Loss. Applying Minoxidil Solution, No Results. Remedy?

Hello,first of all i would like to correct that nothin is permanent.U r suffering with Androgenetic alopecia. This is the loss of hair because of testosterone that is essential harmone. Minoxidil 5% is good option but sometime the response is not according to our exppectation.May be u r not properly apply or ur duration of treatment not sufficent.Atleast 3 mths require for the result .If result comes favorable we should continue atleast for 8 mths in a yr for many yrs under supervision of expert for long time. U also take tab finasteride for short duration. Have a good nutritious balanced diet. dON T TAKE TENSION .