Suggest Treatment For Male Pattern Baldness

Posted on Thu, 12 Jan 2017

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Thu, 12 Jan 2017 Answered on

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Question : hello Doctor ,
my hubby has typical male pattern baldness , he has lost hairs from his crown . his age is 47 and doesn't have any allergy . Please suggest me .

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Minoxidil 5 percent lotion & tab Finasteride

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
Minoxidil 5 percent lotion is very effective in the treatment of male pattern baldness.
The dose is 1 ml twice daily.
For better results it is given along with tablet Finasteride 1 mg once daily.
These are usually continued for 4-5 months for significant results and for atleast 1 year to see maximum benefits.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng