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Suggest Treatment For Androgenetic Alopecia

I am having androgenetic allopecia,i got to know about it 2 years ago when i consulted it with doctor he advised me morr-f twice per day,finpecia one tab per day and follihair till 3 month one per day,i used it till one year then i left now again i can see my bald patches ,what should i do?and is there any alternate generic capsule for follihair?
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Hello,

Welcome to healthcare magic.

I understand from your query that you are having androgenetic alopecia. This is a genetically mediated problem which requires long term treatment. If you stop the topical solutions, the same physiology will set in again and you will start balding again.

Minoxidil and finasteride are 2 US-FDA approved medicines for this condition. You have to use minoxidil as long as you want the hair to be intact. Once you stop, your balding will slowly restart again.

Follihair is only a supplement which does not have much role in the long term management. You can take it for 2- 3 months and stop.

Hope this helps you.

Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Androgenetic Alopecia

Hello, Welcome to healthcare magic. I understand from your query that you are having androgenetic alopecia. This is a genetically mediated problem which requires long term treatment. If you stop the topical solutions, the same physiology will set in again and you will start balding again. Minoxidil and finasteride are 2 US-FDA approved medicines for this condition. You have to use minoxidil as long as you want the hair to be intact. Once you stop, your balding will slowly restart again. Follihair is only a supplement which does not have much role in the long term management. You can take it for 2- 3 months and stop. Hope this helps you. Take care.