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Androgenic alopecia
I'm on minoxidil 10 and androanagen tablets from 5 months and it has worked very well for me, but from the last month, it has almost stopped working and now hairfall has resumed?
I have been prescribed minoxidil 5 + finasteride 1 mg dose now, is it fine?
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U need hormone therapy...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. Rejath Raj
Dermatologist
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
Good morning. The medication and dosage you have mentioned is commonly prescribed for diagnosed cases of Androgenetic Alopecia. It is fine. If you have any concerns regarding the prescribed medication, I sincerely request you to have a chat with your treating doctor as there is a lot of misinformation and scare inducing / paranoid internet articles when it comes to finasteride.
I use it myself and prescribe it to my patients after proper counselling.
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Schedule regular ( as per your treating doctor's orders) follow ups.
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Dr. Manas Chopra
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12 yrs exp
Delhi
Yes, it's fine. Follow your doctor's orders.
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