Androgenic Alopecia Causes- 346 Questions Answered

Is Minoxidil 5 % really treats male pattern androgenic alopecia in men and is this can cause hair fall, if the usage of minoxidil is stopped.

Asked for Male, 22 Years 311 Views v

Dr. Priyanka Prakash Dermatologist | Chandigarh

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Minoxidil usage doesn't cause hair fall . Infact that the only medicine which would help in male pattern hair loss and can be used safely for years . If used correctly it can give you very good result ... Read More

Is androgenic alopecia a reason for hairfall in pcos or it is due to another reason? How can we know whether it is due to androgenic alopecia? Are there any tests for it?

Asked for Female, 26 Years 164 Views v

Dr. Shruthi R Dermatologist | Thrissur

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The diagnosis of AGA can be made by a board certified dermatologist by online or offline consultation. Please do so, as there are a number of treatments available. ... Read More

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Since English medicine for the treatment of androgenic alopecia has many side effects and considering my age I don't want to take English medicines please suggest some Ayurvedic medicines to reduce the effect of androgenic alopecia.

Asked for Male, 26 Years 177 Views v

Dr. Pranita Mule Ayurveda | Navi Mumbai

Mahabhrungaraj tail for local application And we have to inspect first what's the cause of thus issue Accordingly give Asthiposhak vati Or bhrungaraj asav Etc ... Read More

Hair loss suffering androgenic alopecia,suffering from past 4 years. Experiencing severe hair fall.

Asked for Male, 27 Years 216 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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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. ... Read More

The patients of androgenic alopecia can have any medicine or pills that increase the sexual drive? If no. What are the harms/side effects?

Asked for Male, 19 Years 152 Views v

Dr. Abhigyan Mukherjee Dermatologist | Pune

Well, consult a qualified dermatologist only for AGA. Effects side effects will all be dealt by the skin specialist accordingly. Have faith in doctors clinical acumen. Please dont google about effects ... Read More

I got my testosterone levels done it was 0.324 and I am having hairfall past some months I visited a dermat he told me I am having telogen hairfall just wanted to be sure and ask that if androgenic alopecia could be there as my testosterone is normal do I have the risk for androgenic alopecia kindly tell

Asked for Female, 18 Years 171 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

Cannot tell if it is android alopecia without seeing the scalp. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment ... Read More

Iam suffering from androgenic alopecia.. My Dr prescribed me minoxidil5 & finastride1mg along with biotin and calcium supplement namely (extend Forte). And duncare shampoo 2%..my question is whether this bunch of medicines will helpful to me in androgenic alopecia..

Asked for Male, 28 Years 1101 Views v

Dr. Govind S Mittal Dermatologist | Bangalore

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Greetings - your doctor seems to have given you a very standard set of medicines that are commonly used for androgenetic alopecia and most of these medications are FDA approved for treating andro gent ... Read More

Is androgenic alopecia curable? There be full hair growth again without prp or surgery? With proper topical and oral medication can all lost hair regrow? I have androgenic alopecia alopecia for about 3-4 years and are there chances of complete regrowth still?

Asked for Female, 23 Years 229 Views v

Dr. Manas Chopra Dermatologist | Delhi

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Hello dear. It depends on the grade of baldness. Advanced grade will need a transplant. Yes, topical and oral medicines can help in hair regrowth. For best results, share your pictures via online con ... Read More

Is there any other medication for androgenic alopecia apart from surgical/costly treatment. Minoxidil is not working which i am using for the past 2+ years.

Asked for Male, 23 Years 468 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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Only minoxidil will be little help...u have to use finasteride tablets... Undergo mesotherapy.. Review with photos for better diagnosis ... Read More

How to cure androgenic alopecia my hairline line is receeding and I'm so stressed by this I want to cure this ??

Asked for Male, 18 Years 166 Views v

Dr. Abhigyan Mukherjee Dermatologist | Pune

Sure there are medicines, lotions and treatments available you will need to consult me online for a proper treatment with photos. ... Read More

I have been using finasteride for the past 7.5 months after being diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia, but the top of my scalp is still losing density. The right side appears to be thinning more than the left. I have no known nutritional deficiencies. Do I need to consider a stronger DHT blocker like dutasteride to prevent further loss? I would li

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Asked for Male, 21 Years 26 Views v

Dr. A Amin Homeopath Homoeopath | Kolkata

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I have consulted for androgenic alopecia my dermatologist suggested minoxidil 5% 1ml BD and redenser plus serum 1ml OD and biotin 10mg tablet. Since one year I am using these medicines.now the question is how can I taper of minoxidil 5%?please suggest sir

Asked for Male, 27 Years 35 Views v

Dr. Shama Naaz Dermatologist | Nagpur

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Hello, Thank you for your query. • Based on the information provided, it is difficult to suggest the most appropriate treatment without a proper assessment, as several skin conditions can appear sim ... Read More

I was diagnosed with PCOS a long time ago. Due to which I started experiencing hair loss to an extent and I don't have much hair left in the front side of my head. I also have dandruff which gets literally stuck to my scalp. I started minoxidil but I got even more hairfall and since I can't stop using it as it has a lot of disadvantages and side ef

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Asked for Female, 24 Years 150 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Homoeopathic medicine for androgenic alopecia 1-R 89 is excellent medicine for hair fall and androgenic alopecia 20 drops three times a day with some water and also apply gently on affected area one a day 2 - thuja 200 2 drops in night 3- jaborondi oil wheezel lagana hai raat me roz 4- jaborandi Q apply gently on affected area for 10 minut

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Asked for Male, 45 Years 121 Views v

Dr. Rashmi Nandwana Dermatologist | Noida

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Kindly do direct online consultation for proper treatment and guidance. Specific will definitely control your concern. ... Read More

I have patches on scalp. Dr diagnosed it alopecia, just wanted to know that Kenacort injection resolved my problem and do I need to do some test before taking this injection. 2) how long I have to taken this injection 3) as it is autoimmune disease so how can I prevent this. I'm worried about my condition, please help me.

Asked for Female, 28 Years 305 Views v

Dr. Ch Bikash Dermatologist | Shillong

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1. Some tests can be done to look for associated diseases 2. Depends on the response to treatment (3 to 6 sessions) 3. It usually happens without any identifiable trigger. It has to be treated and con ... Read More

How to control DHT which cause haifall. Treatment for androgenic alppecia?Is only minoxidil sufficient or finasteride also to be used

Asked for Female, 16 Years 27 Views v

Dr. Manoj Kumar Gupta General Physician | Greater Noida

Both can be used but consult a dermatologist before using it ... Read More

My 16yrs old daughter is suffering from hairloss from last two yrs.We got her shaved as everyone said that shaving will help to reduce hairfall.After that new hair can be seen .But hairlength does not increase at frontal area.Hairlenght increase upto 6-7inch at back portion.But front portion hair keeps on falliy.Recently she was diagnosed wd androg

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Asked for Female, 16 Years 37 Views v

Dr. Amit Harshana Sexologist | New Delhi

You would need dermatologist endocrinologist to see. Visit the clinic with compete set of reports ... Read More

Please let me know how to cure the alopecia on my beard. I also want to know the cause of alopecia..

Asked for Male, 32 Years 704 Views v

Dr. Rashmi Nandwana Dermatologist | Noida

Hi..cause of alopecia requires your medical history.. Connect for evaluation and treatment for your condition..it is treatable.. ... Read More

My 15 yr old was suffering from severe hairloss . Now she is diagnosed androgenic aloepacia.But d dermatologist says that ther is not any permanent treatment for androgenic aloepacia.She is only 15 n in her teens.Hair means a lot her.We are very worried.Looking for permanent treatment for Androgenic aloepacia

Asked for Female, 15 Years 43 Views v

Dr. Surender Singh Dermatologist | Hyderabad

No need to worry.Consult Dermatologist for detailed information ... Read More

Is there any side effects of Minoxidil in androgenic alopecia? if yes then why doctor recommend to use 3 months? please help so that i can use don't ask for consult

Asked for Male, 26 Years 133 Views v

Dr. Shivanu Mathon Dermatologist | Ludhiana

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I am suffering through alopecia and using meds but my growth of hair is very slowand it's getting dry as well. Not sure which test to be done for alopecia and what is causing it and what can I do for growth and and soft hairs

Asked for Female, 26 Years 68 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance. ... Read More

My baldness is in grade 5 , I want to protect my existing hair ,my question is how many days before family planning oral finasteride should be off completely ??

Asked for Male, 31 Years 78 Views v

Dr. Shivanu Mathon Dermatologist | Ludhiana

Consult online for further treatment ... Read More

I used finasteride twice a week but it decreased my libido , does topical finasteride work on hair militarization instead of oral finasteride? If yes then the dosage of application ...

Asked for Male, 31 Years 177 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

I m having female pattern hair loss , took lot of treatment but nothing worked . Currently been using minoxidil since 5-6 months . It did stop my hairfall but now I'm facing it again . Is there any cure for this? I started to see my hairfall when I was a kid at that time if wasn't that severe.

Asked for Female, 26 Years 125 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance. ... Read More

My brother is facing a male pattern baldness as my father is having the problem of baldness how can we treat the baldness d any supplements should he take for coming hair back.baldness is not completey there he is having thin hair in those places so it is seeing as bald head.plz suggest some treatment other than prp ?

Asked for Female, 21 Years 75 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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What are some medicine for Androgenic alopecia? please don't aks for consultation.. please tell Medicine and proper usage? ignore it if you can't help

Asked for Male, 26 Years 67 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance. ... Read More

My scalp is itching and hair is falling heavily how can stop and regrow my fallen hair back please help Sirs and Mams please give medicine without consulting please please

Asked for Male, 26 Years 83 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

I'm having AGA diagnosed almost an year ago.. I've been using Tugain 10% at nights, I wanted to know if I can use Morr F in the mornings and Tugain at nights?

Asked for Male, 21 Years 140 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

Using minoxidil from past 5 years and took finastride for 10 months still hairfall is going on h/o of hypothyroidism

Asked for Male, 24 Years 92 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance. ... Read More

My doctor prescribed me Check fall F (5%) due to androgenic alopecia hair fall problem. I have seen on internet that long term use of this medicine causes Cancer and heart disease. Is it true? Should I avoid it?

Asked for Male, 24 Years 166 Views v

Dr. Rajesh L Pathi Dermatologist | Bangalore

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