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Hair loss in temporal region
Hairloss in temporal region and receefing hairline. Using minoxidil but it does not seem to provide good result. Kindly suggest course of treatement. Also wanted to ask if PRP is good in my condition. Pics attached.
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●𝗬𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 .
●𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰
●𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 1.5 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳.
●𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.
●𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗺𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀.
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Male Pattern Baldness (Androgenetic Alopecia):
Overview:
Male pattern baldness is a hereditary condition that affects the hair follicles and is influenced by genetics and hormones, particularly DHT. It follows a specific pattern of hair loss, often beginning with a receding hairline and thinning at the crown.
Symptoms:
1. Receding hairline
2. Thinning at the crown
3. Gradual hair loss, leading to baldness
Causes:
1. Genetic factors
2. Hormonal changes, specifically the influence of DHT
3. Age-related factors
Preventive Measures:
1. Early intervention with medications
2. Regular check-ups with a healthcare professional
Considerations:
Consult with a dermatologist or healthcare professional to determine the most suitable treatment based on individual health and factors contributing to hair loss.
It's important to note that not all individuals experience the same progression of male pattern baldness, and treatment effectiveness can vary. Early intervention often yields better results.
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You need specific hormonal therapy...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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Dr. Sonia Tekchandani
Dermatologist
38 yrs exp
Mumbai
Don't worry. Your condition can be treated. You can visit the clinic or consult the doctor online so that we can check your condition and advice you the treatment accordingly.
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Dr Hitesh Viradiya
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Surat
U are suffering from androgenetic alopecia
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Specific treatment available to avoid further reciding kindly do direct online consultations
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Dr. S Deepika
Dermatologist
3 yrs exp
Chennai
Yes prp can be done...also continue minoxidil
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Dr. Neethu Abraham
Dermatologist
2 yrs exp
Navi Mumbai
You have androgenic alopecia. Minoxidil works after 1 month of starting the Rx.Other Rx modalities are also there.PRP is good for this condition
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
9 yrs exp
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 & guidance.
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