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  • Male
  • 23 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I'm losing a lot of hair lately and it's really starting to worry me. Can you help me figure out what's going on and what I can do to stop it? I'd really appreciate some advice on this soon.

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Dr. Dr Ranjith Darla

Dr Ranjith Darla

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  • MBBS
  • 3+ Yrs
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Minoxidil 5. for local application ,once daily for 3-6 weeks is advised, tab finasteride 5 mg once daily for 3-6 weeks is advised to the patient.

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