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How Can Acute Hair Loss Be Treated?

i am looking for a treatment for my hair.. I am losing hair at a fast pace, for the last 5 years now and in bangalore, people say, due to hard water, you tend to lose your hair faster .. im 35 years of age and on the back side of my head, there is a patch which has very thin hair .. on the front also, my hairline is receding on a regular basis.. what should i do?

posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014

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Dermatologist, Dr. Harshit Bhachech's Response

Hi.
As per your case-history u are having androgenic alopecia.
U require following treatment-
biotin tablets (follihair) daily once
Tugain 2% solution apllied twice daily 1ml
Finasteride tablet can be taken but only after consulting a dermatologist.
U will seen gradual improvement in about 3-4 months.
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How Can Acute Hair Loss Be Treated?

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