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Which Is An Effective Medication For Hair Loss?

I am 32 years old, using Mintop Forte (5% Foam type solution) for the last 6 months, But its not effective. But am continuing...So if any other effective medicine or solution, where i can see the result in few month...It will be very useful for me.Please suggest me..
Mon, 17 Nov 2014
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Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic

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
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Which Is An Effective Medication For Hair Loss?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic 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