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Alopecia or receding hairline
I have problem of receding hairline. I have been taken the finasteride and applying minoxidil as directed by dermatologist.Will it be enough to store my current hairline?
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You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain medications without any side effects. Treatment depends on the grade of hair loss. So, it's a must for diagnosing which grade, you are in for an effective treatment. Please send photos of your head, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.
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Hello. Finasteride and minoxidil are the treatment for androgenetic alopecia, however they are very effective only in earlier stages. In later stages they are an adjunct to other treatments. So if you have upto grade 3 your hairloss and recession can be managed with them.
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