Should I use minoxidil on the nape of my neck in androgenic alopecia?

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Hi, I'm 22(M), I've androgenic alopecia(1st stage) and I'm using minoxidil 5 from 3 months, hairs on my scalp were just started thinning. Now i use minoxidil on my crown, top and hairline area. But i recently saw that whenever i pull hairs from nape of my neck some hair come out in my hand... And i heard that AGA effects neck hair.

Marco Barusco, MD · Answer

Hello Samiun, It is possible for one to lose hair at the nape of the neck as it is called retrograde hair loss. It will be best to discuss your situation with a physician that specializes in hair loss. This way your hair loss can be addressed and a medical therapy plan can be put in place to help. You are a young guy and there is a lot that can be done. Starting early is key in preventing further loss.

Best Wishes,

Ajaya Kashyap, MD · Answer

For localized alopecia my approach is a combination treatment  Application of . Minoxidil with injections of PRP,  with stem cells and a low concentration of  long acting steroids can be very  helpful . You should find a Board certified specialist near you who can examine you and help you with all your concerns.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

hair loss can be improved with a combination of finesteride and PRP injections to that area.
I suggest a formal consultation as there are a combination of treatments that can be done to improve har loss.  Oral finesteride has very little to no side effects in the majority of people; PRP/platelet-rich plasma + stem cells like A Cell help regrow hair and slow down the thinning process; rogaine and restorsea spray should be used daily; oral viviscal helps keep nutrients high in the follices as well.  Transplantation is a last resort but works early in the aging process as well.  A formal consultation and combination treatment is needed.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Ashutosh Shah, MB, MS, MCh · Answer

Androgenetic alopecia usually affects frontal and crown are. It does not affect your occipital scalp. But depending on your genetics if you are a case of reverse balding you may loose  some hair starting reverse from neck also. Get done your nutritional check up also. Nutritional deficiencies are the commonest cause of generlised hair loss. Minoxidil 5 is proovdn medicine for hair loss. You can add finastratide and some nutritional supplements also

Sasikumar Thachinamurthy, MBBS, MS · Answer

Minoxidil solution 5% is a proven medication to boost hair growth and prevention of hair loss . Androgenetic alopecia affects the hairline,midscalp and the crown . Some patients may notice thinning of hair in the nape of the neck too but that is not the classical presentation. Oral finasteride tablets , topical minoxidil solution for local application on the scalp in the areas affected by alopecia is enough to boost hair growth all over the scalp . There is no problem in applying minoxidil solution on the back of your neck in areas of thin hair ,it will help in hair growth anyway ..

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Should I use minoxidil on the nape of my neck in androgenic alopecia?

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Answer: Nape of the neck is not a classical place to loose hair

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