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Is There A Permanent Solution For Baldness On Head?

Hi I am 22 myears old. 5 8 and 160 lbs, a regular smoker as well . My hair are falling very swiftly.My family does have a hereditary of hair falling . Already a bald patch has emerged in the middle of my head. Is there any permanent solution to this ?
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Androgenic alopecia has to main reasons heriditery and hormones.Topical medications like minoxidil 5 percent lotion are very useful for these conditions. Consult your dermatologist and if he recommends you may also start finasteride tablets.If you do not respond to these medications hair transplantation is also an option. Regards
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Is There A Permanent Solution For Baldness On Head?

Androgenic alopecia has to main reasons heriditery and hormones.Topical medications like minoxidil 5 percent lotion are very useful for these conditions. Consult your dermatologist and if he recommends you may also start finasteride tablets.If you do not respond to these medications hair transplantation is also an option. Regards