Betnovate N scalp lotion for MPB(male pattern baldness), will it help? (Photo)

Question

I am 22 yo and i was wondering if using betnovate n scalp lotion would stop my MPB and make my existing hairs thicker. I've used minoxidil , sadly for me it did'nt work.

Munir Somji, BSc, MBBS · Answer

In short the answer to whether betnovate works in MPB is no. There are many other forms of FDA approved non surgical treatments for hair loss: minoxidil (must be used for a 6 month period), finasteride and low level laser. PRP treatments have also shown some promise and combining treatments results in a synergistic effect. Please note that it is difficult to say whether 'minoxidil doesn't work' as it may be slowing the rate of your hair loss or even stopping further hair loss. Certainly giving finasteride a thought would be wise.

Greg Williams, FRCS (Plast) · Answer

There is no evidence to suggest that topical steroids can slow down or stop the progression of male pattern hair loss. If topical minoxidil has not worked you should consider oral finasteride as long as you are happy with the possible side effect profile.

Sean Behnam, MD · Answer

No, it is highly unlikely any sort of lotion will help your MPB. If Minoxidil didn't work for you I would talk to a doctor about other options, Finasteride could probably help you but without knowing the full details of your situation it's hard to say.

Robert Nettles, MD · Answer

It is not possible for non-FDA approved medicines to penetrate the scalp and stop the DHT that causes androgenetic alopecia.  Even minoxidil which is FDA approved only works for 20-30% of people who try it .
The only effective treatments both stop the DHT that causes hair loss and include a hair regrowth stimulant that is more effective that minoxidil.
Please go and see a hair regrowth specialist doctor.

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD · Answer

No , betnovate scalp lotion does not work for hair loss. But procapil and minoxidil containing serums work well on  AGA caused hair loss. PlantStemCell Technology Malus Domestica (Swiss Magic Apple Stem Cell) , AnaGain, GSP-T (Procyanidins + Tocopherol), Avenacare (Oat Beta Glucan) containing serums are also effective on hair loss.Most probably you have a androgenetic type hair
loss. You may start to use minoxidil %5 to thicken the crown area and stop hair
loss.You would better planning to have an
exam at hair loss expert for hair restoration surgery when you fell
uncomfortable about hair styling or total loss of hair..

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

No, betnovate scalp lotion (containing betamethasone valerate) is not the answer to male pattern balding. Rarely, a weak corticosteroid (such as triamcinolone acetonide) is combined with minoxidil if someone has significant scalp inflammation as part of their genetic hair loss. Not all physicians do this. In summary, the sole use of betamethasone valerate scalp lotion (Betnovate etc) is not appropriate for use in the treatment of male balding.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Your biggest enemy is the progressive thinning leading to a
balding pattern that is not evident at this point in time. The degree of
thinning that you are experiencing would suggest that you should see a
doctor who most likely will get Bulk Measurements of your hair to
determine the degree of the thinning that you are presently having. If the
diagnosis is early genetic hair loss (the most common cause of hair loss
in young men), then the best treatment would be the drug finasteride which
is highly effective in men of your age and may not only stop the hair loss
but possibly reverse it. If you are developing a more advanced balding
pattern the best test to get will determine the Bulk Measurements of your
hair and this will show, over a one-year time frame, how effective the
treatment will be. Once you know this information, then you and your
doctor need to develop a MASTER PLAN which will define what you need to do
over the years to come.

Betnovate N scalp lotion for MPB(male pattern baldness), will it help? (Photo)

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