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What Would Cause A Bald Patch On The Scalp When Diagnosed With Hypothyroidism?

Posted on Mon, 27 Nov 2023

Question: I got to know about my thyroid problem (hypothyroidism) 2 years ago, when I faced much hair loss. Then I started taking thyronorm ( on doctor's advice). But my bald patches are still the same, even I am taking medicine of thyroid, hair not started coming in the mid portion. could you tell me what's need to be done? picture attached

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Androgenetic alopecia

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you.
I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern and I have viewed the image.
You seem to have androgenetic alopecia. It is not due to Thyroid. I suggest you to use minoxidil 5 % solution, 1ml, twice daily. In addition I suggest you to take an oral finasteride 1mg tab once a day.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (13 hours later)

thanks for the response. I am also taking thyronorm 25 mg daily in the morning, so it's safe to take finasteride with it right? can I also take follihair with finasteride? in how many month the results will be visible?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Androgenetic alopecia

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Yes, you may take finasteride and follihair along with your Thyroid medication. In addition I suggest you to apply a topical minoxidil 5 % solution, 1ml, twice daily. It usually takes at least 3-6 months for a noticeable improvement.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (28 minutes later)

could you also suggest any good brand of these medicines? can I use dermaroller also? will it be beneficial?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (16 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding androgenetic alopecia

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Mintop forte 5% solution is easily available from drug stores. Tab. Finax 1mg is finasteride. These are prescription medications and I advice you to talk to your local practitioner for a prescription.
Yes Dermaroller would be an added advantage as it would stimulating hair follicle stem cells.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (6 hours later)

I have read many threads in HCM and almost everybody is complaining about side effects of finasteride like watery semen, adverse effect on sexual functioning, so I am bit scared about using it. can androanagen tablet be the replacement of finasteride? what are side effects of androanagen ? also could you tell me any good brand of these medicines like minoxidil 5% solution?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding androgenetic alopecia

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Yes you may use androanagen tablet if you are skeptical about oral finasteride. Androanagen tablet contains Saw Palmetto extract which also serves to inhibit 5 alpha reductase enzyme, the same enzyme that catalyzes conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) - the main culprit in androgenetic alopecia. Some studies claim that saw palmetto extract is devoid of sexual side effects unlike finasteride. You may take tab. Androanagen (saw palmetto extract 100mg).

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (6 hours later)

Can I take androanagen and follihair tablets together along with minoxidil 5 percent?
As I got to know that androanagen and follihair tablets having almost same compositions.

Could you also tell me any good brand of minoxidil 5% lotion?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (16 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding androgenetic alopecia

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Androanagen tab contains Saw Palmetto extract as the main active ingredient as compare to follihair tab which is mainly a nutritional supplement. Yes you may take both together with minoxidil 5%solution. Mintop forte solution, Regaine solution, Hair 4U 5% solution are few good minoxidil brands.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj