I'm 24 and I've noticed my hair starting to fall out around 5 months ago. It's mainly coming out rapidly from the sides of my head above my ears, and now there's barely any hair left there. My crown and the top of my head seem fine, with normal volume. I've been using miniscalp10 and dutasteride for 5 months, but my condition seems worse. My hairline has also receded a bit, and I've always had a big forehead. I read somewhere that this might be retrograde alopecia, and I'm worried that a transplant might not be an option. My hair specialist keeps giving me the same meds, but I'm feeling really down about all this. Can you help or suggest something different?

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

General Practitioner

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1+ Yrs

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There are many causes for hairfall rule out the cause of hair fall and treat the cause,visit Dermatologist for evaluation and appropriate management,and maintain healthy life style.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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