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Hair thinning
I am 30 years old male and I live outside India where the sun exposure is very less. Over the past year, I have noticed hair thinning at the front and upon doing a full body test I found out that my Vitamin D levels are extremely severe (9.60). The dermatologist I consulted advised me to use supplements & also start minoxidil. What I wanted to confirm is could this thinning be due to vitamin D deficiency alone and if I should only take vitamin D supplements ? Or should I start taking vitamin D + Minoxidil (5%). Also will minoxidil affect my existing hair if I stopped using it in the future ?
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Treatment depends on the grade...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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Minoxidil is good for you,
Minoxidil shall only help
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