Prescribed Minscalp, betadip lotion for hair loss but having dandruff. How new hair will grow?
Patient: Am having hairloss and no growth to my new hair ..only existing hair is growing .i consulted doctor he gave me minscalp ,betadip lotion and onablete vitamin and hair stimulising tablet.Previously i dont have dandruff and now i have the same.Please help me and i need growth to my new hair. Doctor: Hello. Thank you for writing to usYou seem to have androgenetic alopecia or male pattern baldness, as can be judged from the medication that has been prescribed i.e topical minoxidil solution.Androgenetic alopecia is characterized by gradually progressive thinning and hair loss from the frontal scalp and vertex. It is also associated with receding anterior hair line.Topical minoxidil and oral finasteride are approved remedies for androgenetic alopecia.Goal of treatment of androgenetic alopecia is to arrest or slow down further progression.New hair regrowth may be seen if the problem is not a very long standing.Treatment is long term. Noticeable improvement is usually seen after 3-6 months of regular use.Response to treatment is variable and varies between individuals.Dryness/ dandruff to minoxidil is a known side effect and is due to crystallization of minoxidil on scalp and also because the solution is available in an alcohol base which can cause dryness ans scalp scaling.Therefore I suggest you to add an antidandruff ketoconazole based shampoo along with minoxidil to take care of dryness/ scalp scaling.If I was the treating doctor I would have also added oral finasteride in addition to topical minoxidil.Finasteride and minoxidil together produce better results as compared to minoxidil alone.Regards