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Androgenetic alopecia capixyl or Minoxidil. Which should I use?

mack54321Mar 3, 2017
Already applying topical Minoxidil 5% + Finasteride 0.1% from 2 years & i got new hair also but top back head hair density is less & never grow tall but other area grow tall. my concern is more density & tall hair on this area. I don’t have any other condition eg fungal, dandruff. which is best options : Ketoconazole 2% shampoo, Capixyl (hair 4u cpx serum), Anthralin, Aminexil 1.5%, Sulfasalazine, or Topical sensitizers (eg : squaric acid dibutylester(SADBE) or Diphenylcyclopropenone (DPCP)).

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Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
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Answered on Mar 4, 2017
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
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Answered on Mar 6, 2017
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Sean Behnam, MD

In general, medications that are more effective at preventing hair loss and/or helping hair growth are also going to leave you more prone to side effects. So, something like Minoxidil works really well but relatively is more likely to cause irritation or (rarely) heart problems. Something like...

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Parsa Mohebi, MD, FISHRS

By your account, minoxidil seems to be helping as you are seeing hair sprout.  Finasteride has been reported to work best on the crown.  Patients often use both medication together as there are reports of a small but added benefit when used together.  See a hair restoration surgeon to discuss yo...

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There are other options but generally Finasteride has been proven to be the most effective in preventing hair loss. If you are really concerned talk to your doctor about alternatives. However, it's worth noting that the large majority of people (over 90%) that take Finasteride don't report any...

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