Suggest Treatment For Frontal Hair Thinning

Posted on Fri, 26 Dec 2014

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Fri, 26 Dec 2014 Answered on

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Question : Hi Doctor,
I have been using pilogro(Minoxidil 5%) since 4 months as adviced by dermatologist for my frontal hair thinning. My hairline had already receeded a great deal on the sides already, before I started it.Now After 4 months I am noticing severe shedding(Initially I did not notice shedding as told).Also before, hair afted it shed, I used to notice it had thick white bulb attached at the bottom.Now, when I see, the white bulb has shrinked a great deal and reduced in size.Does this mean I am thinning a lot? Also my scalp is begining to be visible on my frontal side which is really embarrasing? I am really confused whether I should continue using Pilogro or not? Please advise?

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (1 hour later)

Brief answer....
Continue using minoxidil

Detailed answer...
Hello,

Thanks for the query.

I have read your query and understand your concern very well.

You are basically experiencing minoxidil shedding phase which generally lasts for around 4 months. During this period hair follicles are in resting state and then they return to growth state which produces thicker and healthier hair.

I hope by another 1-2 months, you should have good growth of hair.

Once you get your hair back, you should use this product for 6-12 months, as per the directions of your treating doctor.

I advise you to carry on with minoxidil.

I hope it helps, however you may revert to me for any further query.

Best of luck

Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari

Follow up: Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (1 hour later)

Thank you very doctor.I feel really confident from your answer.I wasn't aware that shedding phase lasts for 4 months. Surely, I LL continue using it. Shall I continue taking follihair and livogen capsules as well??

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (12 hours later)

Hello,
It is good that you are relieved now.
You can definitely continue taking FOLLIHAIR as well as LIVOGEN.
You are most welcome to ask any query any time.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar