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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I want to grow more hair and hair thickness and avoid losing hair and thinning hair. Please check my pictures and advise me a perfect solution.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Dilip Kumar Meena

Education:

MD

Professional Bio:

Dr. Dilip Kumar Meena is a Dermatologist and Venereologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of skin, hair, and nail disorders, as well as sexually transmitted infections. He emphasizes personalized treatment plans, preventive care, and patient education to promote healthy skin and overall well-being. Known for his compassionate and thorough approach, he provides comprehensive care tailored to individual patient needs.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern. Your condition is known as androgenetic alopecia or male pattern baldness, which has genetic as well as hormonal factors as the causative factors. You need to use treatment for this condition regularly and it takes about 3 to 4 months to start showing the results as hair cycle itself takes this much time.

Start the following medications:

A. Tablet Finpecia/Propecia 1 mg, take one tablet once a day.

B. Rogaine (Minoxidil) 5 % lotion apply half a teaspoon twice a day.

C. Nizoral shampoo three days per week.

Do this initially for two months and follow up after that.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Divya Banu M
Published At June 28, 2019
Reviewed At March 24, 2025

Education:

MD

Professional Bio:

Dr. Dilip Kumar Meena is a Dermatologist and Venereologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of skin, hair, and nail disorders, as well as sexually transmitted infections. He emphasizes personalized treatment plans, preventive care, and patient education to promote healthy skin and overall well-being. Known for his compassionate and thorough approach, he provides comprehensive care tailored to individual patient needs.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Divya Banu M is a dedicated Dental Surgeon with valuable clinical experience. She specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of various diseases and conditions affecting the oral cavity. With a gentle and patient-centered approach, she is committed to promoting oral health and enhancing smiles through quality dental care. Her areas of expertise include restorative dentistry, preventive dental care, and cosmetic dental procedures.

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Education:

MD

Professional Bio:

Dr. Dilip Kumar Meena is a Dermatologist and Venereologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of skin, hair, and nail disorders, as well as sexually transmitted infections. He emphasizes personalized treatment plans, preventive care, and patient education to promote healthy skin and overall well-being. Known for his compassionate and thorough approach, he provides comprehensive care tailored to individual patient needs.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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