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Suggest Treatment For Severe Hair Loss

I am having severe hair loss. On consulting a doctor an year ago, I was advised to use Minscalp & Renocia lotions. due to heavy cost for treatment I discontinued the course. Now my hair got much weaker. I am planning to use Minscalp 5% lotion. Am i suggested to use this ? Is there any other effective drug ?
posted on Mon, 24 Aug 2015
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
Hair loss is a common problem in men and is mainly due to hormone levels.
What doctor had prescribed earlier is right and you should have continued with it. But, I understand the cost of these medications is quite high.
Anyway, you can start with Minoxidil 5% twice daily application for your scalp. Please do not expect quick results. New hair growth may be seen anytime from 6 months to 1 year, when it is used regularly.
Also you can consult Dermatologist and take Tablet. Finasteride, which would definitely help you to regain your hair.
Hope the information provided would be useful.
All the best.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Hair Loss

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. Hair loss is a common problem in men and is mainly due to hormone levels. What doctor had prescribed earlier is right and you should have continued with it. But, I understand the cost of these medications is quite high. Anyway, you can start with Minoxidil 5% twice daily application for your scalp. Please do not expect quick results. New hair growth may be seen anytime from 6 months to 1 year, when it is used regularly. Also you can consult Dermatologist and take Tablet. Finasteride, which would definitely help you to regain your hair. Hope the information provided would be useful. All the best.