Teenage boy hair loss

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Asked for Male, 17 Years

My son aged 17 has started to lose hair past 6 months. We consulted a dermatologist and he recommended the use of Minoxidil 5% and Finasteride gel for 2 months and then revisiting. Is this the only treatment? Is Minoxidil safe for a teenager? Is there long term health impact of using this? Thyroid tests were done and they r fine and HB is also 15. How do we treat this problem of teenage hair loss for the boy?

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist 13 yrs exp Chennai Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu

Dermatologist 13 yrs exp 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. 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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