Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I am a 21-year-old male. My hair is thinning out, and I am planning to control it through medication. I am planning to take the tablet Finasteride. Kindly help.
Thank you.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I can understand your concern.
From the information given, it seems that you are experiencing early signs of male pattern hair loss. This is a very common condition, and there are many factors responsible for it, one of them being genetic. Due to the effect of the male hormone on the hair cycle, over a period of time, the hair follicle starts shrinking, and so the hair that comes out appears thin, more fragile, and breaks easily. Also, the growing phase of the hair is shortened, so your hair does not grow as long as it used to and becomes shorter and wispier. There are several treatment options available, and the sooner you start the treatment, the better the chances of reducing further hair loss or thinning, and you can increase regrowth.
A combination of oral supplements to boost hair growth, along with the application of lotions containing Minoxidil 5 %, will be the best course of action, in my opinion. Oral Finasteride, which is the male hormone blocker, is used frequently. Applications with Finasteride are available, too. This will be prescribed by your treating doctor after assessing the extent of your hair thinning and discussing the side effects, etc.
Several preparations of biopeptides and other natural ingredients, like saw palmetto extract, melatonin, etc., are also available to boost hair growth. PRP (platelet-rich plasma) is a popular procedure that is often used in combination with medical treatment to stimulate hair growth further. Usually, a combination of treatments is suggested after the clinical evaluation. However, using the applications regularly is the key to good results. Hair regrowth takes a few months, and you will have to be patient to experience the benefits of the treatment. Kindly consult your doctor and take the medicines accordingly.
I hope this helps.
Kindly revert in case of further queries.
Thank you.
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Answered byDr. Bincy Varghese
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