A member asked:

Is there a treatment for alopecia? i just had my third bald spot it barely grew to cover ive been getting them every year or two since i was 20-21

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Dr. Natalie Sieb answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: First line treatment for female pattern hair loss is topical minoxidil. Second line treatment if the Minoxidil doesn't work well enough is a systemic drug called spironolactone, although there is a lack of controlled randomized studies of this drug on female alopecia. Finasteride is another option, but it's more controversial. Hair transplant is a last resort option.

Answered 4/11/2018

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