Question 1

frontal fibrosis alopecia can you recommend any treatment?

Accepted Answer

Alopecia: Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia can be a difficult condition to treat. Treatment options include the 5 Alpha reductase inhibitors such as Finasteride or Dutasteride. Another therapeutic alternative is Hydroxychloroquine. A Dermatologist would be help into treatment options.

Question 2

im 17, female n i have a really big patch of bald spot at my frontal. and its getting worse.what can i do? help meee!! 
does cutting my hair helps?

Accepted Answer

Get seen: This may be anything from telogen effluvium to alopecia areata to a local fungus infection to any of a variety of others. Don't self-diagnose or self-treat. This warrants specialist referral.

Question 3

hello, is 5% minoxidil recommended for a 18yearold guy around scale 1(just start to lose some frontal  hair)( btw, hisfather , grandfather are bald?

Accepted Answer

Minoxidil: 5% minoxidil is only recommended if the doctor who saw you prescribed this medicine.
If not, pl;ease make an appointment to see your primary doctor.
You might also go to the library and read what you can about Minoxidil.

Question 4

does rogaine (minoxidil) work on frontal baldness?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: It can possibly stop frontal hair loss, but not regrow the lost hair.

Question 5

for frontal male pattern baldness which would be good... grocapix gel or minoxidil10% ? m just 26y m. m using grocapix gel but m upset as it not grow

Accepted Answer

Minoxidil: Any clinical studies on the effectiveness of grocapix are well hidden.  If it is not working for you, stop it.  Minoxidil does help some people.  Good luck, let us know how it works for you.

Question 6

i am sufferring from frontal baldness and my hair are thinning.i am using onion juice & minoxidal daily and rosemary oil on alternate days.will i work?

Accepted Answer

See a dermatologist: Decrease stress. Eat a healthy balance diet which includes protein. Have thyroid levels and iron stores checked. See a dermatologist for evaluation and work-up. Topical Minoxidil twice a day is the only proven remedy to thicken hair. However, this treatment it is not appropriate for everyone (given the warnings, precautions, and contraindications). See and discuss options with a dermatologist.

Question 7

my hair are thinning and i have frontal baldness.i also have irregular periods.the hair loss started on the onset of puberty.which disease is this?

Accepted Answer

PCOS: You should see an endocrinologist or your obgyn for a complete evaluation. It sounds as though you may have pcos. There are medications that can help with all of the symptoms so go get checked out.

Question 8

sir. i want for hair loss and regrowth. my front and center head hair are just 25 % remaining. back hairs are ok. frontal side hairs are gone fully.

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause...: One's primary care doctor can check for medical causes. If none are found, then one can see a dermatologist, especially one specializing in hair restoration (some treatments: minoxidil, finasteride, hair transplants, ...). Medical causes may include: hormonal problems (low thyroid), seborrhea, alopecia areata, stressful illness. Other causes: genetic male/female pattern baldness, telogen effluvium.

Question 9

is there any cures for frontal hair loss or anything that will slow down the process of thinning hair?

Accepted Answer

Balding treatment: There is one medication for this. It is called Propecia (finasteride) and is approved for "male patterned baldness".  The younger one is the better the response and the faster the response. It takes 6 months to one year to find out, so if you are committed then talk to your doctor.

Question 10

are steriod injections in the frontal area of the scalp for hair loss safe for someone who has glaucoma.

Accepted Answer

No: Steroid injections to prevent hair loss are not effective and you run the risk of worsening your glaucoma and hastening cataracts. Is this treatment being given by a doctor, if so, get a second opinion.

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Frontal fibrosing alopecia

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Frontal fibrosis alopecia can you recommend any treatment?

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Im 17, female n i have a really big patch of bald spot at my frontal. and its getting worse.what can i do? help meee!! does cutting my hair helps?

A member asked:

Hello, is 5% minoxidil recommended for a 18yearold guy around scale 1(just start to lose some frontal hair)( btw, hisfather , grandfather are bald?

A member asked:

Does rogaine (minoxidil) work on frontal baldness?

A member asked:

For frontal male pattern baldness which would be good... grocapix gel or minoxidil10% ? m just 26y m. m using grocapix gel but m upset as it not grow

A member asked:

I am sufferring from frontal baldness and my hair are thinning.i am using onion juice & minoxidal daily and rosemary oil on alternate days.will i work?

A member asked:

My hair are thinning and i have frontal baldness.i also have irregular periods.the hair loss started on the onset of puberty.which disease is this?

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Sir. i want for hair loss and regrowth. my front and center head hair are just 25 % remaining. back hairs are ok. frontal side hairs are gone fully.

A member asked:

Is there any cures for frontal hair loss or anything that will slow down the process of thinning hair?

A member asked:

Are steriod injections in the frontal area of the scalp for hair loss safe for someone who has glaucoma.

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