Q: I am having hair thinning and retreating from the front part of the scalp. According to Norwood’s classification I rank a category III. From what I see on the Rogaine pack it is used in hereditary hair loss on the (vertex) on top of the scalp. Any recommendations?
A: Minoxidil does work on the front of the scalp to prevent the progression of hair loss and may thicken areas of early thinning, although it won’t re-grow hair in areas that are bald.
I would also consider using finasteride (the active ingredient in the hair loss medication Propecia) as this will also work on the front of the scalp to prevent further hair loss and to increase areas of thinning – and it is more effective than minoxidil.
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Tags: Crown, Genetic Hair Loss, Hair Loss Medication, Hair Loss Treatment, Hair Thinning, Hairline, Hairline Retreat, Norwood Class 3 Hair Loss, Norwood Hair Loss Classification, Propecia/Finasteride, Rogaine/Minoxidil
Posted by Robert M. Bernstein M.D. at 4:34 am
Hi,
I have patchy hair fall in front portion of scalp.
would rogaine or any other help to recover this.
I got a injected directly to that area of hair loss on my first consultation with Dermatologist.
And is did show some recovery..but now back to same situation.
Please advise.
thanks much!
Dr. Bernstein: It sounds like you have alopecia areata (rather than androgenetic hair loss). If this is the case, then injections of cortisone is the treatment of choice. It often takes a series of injections spaced a month or two apart to work – so you need to be patient. Rogaine is the treatment for androgenetic (common) baldness, but may also help a bit with alopecia areata as well. However, if used alone, it will not be as effective as the cortisone injections in treating the latter condition.