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You seem to have Androgentic
Alopecia, as the underlying reason for your
hair fall and hair thinning.
It is genetically determined patterned hair loss. Usually there is a family history in other male members of the family.
Hair loss and thinning is predominantly from the frontal scalp; it may also be associated with anterior hair line recession as well as hair loss/thinning from the angles of the anterior hair line thus causing them to widen and deepen.
Only,
Minoxidil and
Finasteride have approval for use in Androgenetic Alopecia in males. They should be used together for best results.
While Minoxidil is a non-specific hair growth promoter, Finasteride has a specific role in androgenetic alopecia because it inhibits the enzyme responsible for converting testosterone to
Dihydrotestosterone (
DHT); DHT is the main culprit in this type of hair loss.
If I was the treating doctor I would have started you on Finasteride in addition to Minoxidil.
Results are slow and treatment is long term. However, results are usually evident by 6 months of continuous use of both Minoxidil and Fiansteride.
Other available options are Platelet rich plasma therapy (PRP), Dermaroller/ Microneedling etc
I would suggest that you visit your
dermatologist for more information and appropriate further management
Regards