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Highly hairloss
I am facing huge hair loss on crown and frontside
I am using minoxidil for past 1 year..but now I am facing hairloss now
Can I take finasteride as I am 22 year old
Or any other alternative?
Thank you
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U can..but check the side effects..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. Rashmi Aderao
Dermatologist
13 yrs exp
Pune
You are suffering from androgenetic alopecia. It is usually hereditary and progressive.
Next Steps
Take online consultation
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Minoxidil and finasteride will halt its progression. But once you stop it, baldness will continue to progress. In such cases, PRP, hair transplant are other options.
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Dr. Dipty Agrawal
Dermatologist
11 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Hello
It's androgenic Alopecia.
Intake of finasteride depends on multiple factors.
Next Steps
I will need pictures of ur scalp and detailed information to understand ur problem better so that I can suggest you further treatment.
Health Tips
avoid use dyes and chemicals.
have high protien diet.
u can do direct online consulation with me so I can help u further.
take care
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