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I have inherited hair fall problem from my father and maternal uncles. Please help.

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Dr. Sneha Kannan

Published At July 16, 2020
Reviewed AtAugust 21, 2023

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am facing a hair fall issue for a long time. I am attaching my picture. Kindly suggest. It seems to be inherited from my father and maternal uncles.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Shukla

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have gone through your history and photo (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You have lost a lot of hair. This condition is known as androgenetic alopecia. It runs in family. Androgenetic alopecia is a condition where males develop patterned baldness. You have reached a higher grade. By taking treatment, hair growth is possible and hair fall can be stopped. Regrowth of original hair volume is possible by taking treatment. So it is better to take treatment at an early stage. So start taking treatment to stop hair fall and promote hair growth by taking tablets and using lotions. But treatment can go for long term. If you do not take treatment, you will lose your hair as AGA has a tendency to lose hair. Have a follow-up soon to know other treatment options.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Deepti Shukla
Dr. Deepti Shukla

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