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.
Topic: Drugs (Medications)Tags: Crown / Finasteride / Genetic Hair Loss / Hair Loss Medication / Hair Loss Treatment / Hair Thinning / Hairline / Hairline Retreat / Minoxidil / Norwood Class 3 Hair Loss / Norwood Hair Loss Classification / Propecia / Rogaine
Posted by Robert M. Bernstein M.D. at 4:34 am
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