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Suggest Treatment For Bald Patches On The Head

Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... Yes i have a bald patch i think its Alopecia areata but ive got another bald patch just to the right of the back of my head, and i worry about people walking or sitting behind me because they can see it.
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Hello dear,

Alopecia areata or Male pattern baldness usually follows a pattern of receding hairline & is related to genetic makeup and male sex hormones.

Finasteride preparations (like Finax) interferes with the production of male hormone linked to baldness.

In addition, you can also use:
1. Minoxidil preparations (like Mintop 10%) applied directly to the scalp helps in hair growth by stimulating the hair follicles.
2. Multivitamin supplements containing Biotin.
These medications have to be used regularly under the guidance of a Dermatologist.

If still there is no relief, I would advise you to go for hair transplant.
Wishing you a Good Health.
Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Bald Patches On The Head

Hello dear, Alopecia areata or Male pattern baldness usually follows a pattern of receding hairline & is related to genetic makeup and male sex hormones. Finasteride preparations (like Finax) interferes with the production of male hormone linked to baldness. In addition, you can also use: 1. Minoxidil preparations (like Mintop 10%) applied directly to the scalp helps in hair growth by stimulating the hair follicles. 2. Multivitamin supplements containing Biotin. These medications have to be used regularly under the guidance of a Dermatologist. If still there is no relief, I would advise you to go for hair transplant. Wishing you a Good Health. Take care.