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Hair loss on the side of the head
I've been suffering from hairfall for the past 1 year and crown side of the head (towards the left) has started showing a bald patch. I have not tried any medications yet except for some natural home remedies (lemon, onion, etc). Now the problem is getting out of hand and visible patches at the temple can also be seen clearly. My hair is very thin and not dense.
How do I go about preventing further damage?
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You may be suffering from androgenic alopecia or which is also called as pattern baldness. The hairs start reducing in density at the crown (top) and also the hairline starts refeeding from the front. This is usually progressive throughout life unless treated. The FDA approved treatment for this condition is minoxidil lotion and finesteride tablets. There is no other alternative. No oil or cream works will magically work because the hairs are getting miniaturised and eventually disappearing due to the hormonal effects on the hair roots. You can also consider platelet rich plasma therapy for faster results. Please consult me with photos for proper examination and treatment.
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