6th June 2025

Mr John who is 18 years old presented to his general practitioner with anxiety about a bald patch on his head that has developed.

Mr John who is 18 years old presented to his general practitioner with anxiety about a bald patch on his head that has developed. It is located over his temporal bone. He has no other hair loss anywhere else on his body. He is very anxious about it. He has researched hair transplantation which he is keen to try but before this he is asking whether there are any oral medication options for him.

What oral medication can be used in this case?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.