Approach to a Patient with Early Male Pattern Hair Loss
January 2016
Sandeep S Sattur
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A 21-year-old with a family history of early balding is advised to see a dermatologist to confirm androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and consider treatments like finasteride or dutasteride to prevent further hairloss, and minoxidil, possibly with tretinoin, to regrow hair. Caution is advised with oral minoxidil, and a cardiologist should be consulted before use.
The conversation is about dealing with earlyhairloss and considering treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil. Users suggest starting treatment early and discuss the effectiveness and side effects of these medications.
A 43-year-old male seeks advice on hair regrowth options, considering treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, or possibly a hair transplant. He has low testosterone and a family history of balding.
A 20-year-old with aggressive hairloss is using oral minoxidil and finasteride, considering a buzz cut to manage appearance. Most suggest a buzz cut or shaving, recommending patience with medication and possibly trying RU58841 or dutasteride.
The user, a 27-year-old male, has been treating earlyhairloss with topical finasteride and minoxidil, then switched to oral finasteride and dutasteride, but has seen no improvement and plans to add oral minoxidil. Despite treatment, hairloss has progressed from Norwood 1-1.5 to Norwood 3, with noticeable thinning, especially on the left side.
A trans man experiencing frontal hairloss is considering using finasteride and minoxidil, while also consulting a dermatologist. He is cautious about starting treatments before his appointment and is concerned about the effects of rapid weight loss on his hair.