I have seen such complaints from people on the hair forums, but the formal medical literature does not show that this is a side effect. Sorry I can’t hep more
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Loss of body hair occurs in patients on Propecia (finasteride) but not always. I suspect that the DHT block from the drug finaseride is not very effective on body hair in everyone and that is why different people see varying degrees of body hair loss. It is not unusual to get a decrease in body […]
If the finasteride has not solved the problem by this time in your crown and you have some hair present you have three options. 1- Do nothing and live with it 2- Get a hair transplant which may solve the problem as that is what I did. My bald crown is now full looking 3- […]
I have hesitation in prescribing finasteride in women who are pre-menopausal because of the risk of pregnancy which may be an unexpected or unplanned pregnancy. There is a direct relationship between this drug and sexual anatomies in the fetus
Breast pain and nipple pain has been reported with people using Propecia (finasteide). If this continues, you should see a doctor if that is why you are asking this question. Some people develop small painful breast lumps so an examination of a doctor is a good idea. When this happens (it is rare), the drug […]
Depression is a known potential side effect from Propecia (finasteride). There are actions of the 5AR enzymes in many parts of the body and as it blocks the effect of this enzyme, the effects can be seen everywhere the enzyme exists which does include the brain. The dose of Propecia (1mg) is low so the […]
The official number is 2-3% but the placebo number are almost 2%. In my practice I think that the numbers may be higher, 4-5% range. The reason that you see a lot of complaints on the internet is possibly because you are only hearing from those that have the negative sexual side effects. One of […]
Finasteride attacks the cause of the hair loss by blocking the enzyme 5AR at the hair follicle level. Minoxidil produces hair in anyone who applies it topically, some time just fuzz, sometime some hair. The drug finasteride is a better and a more assured way to slow down or stop the hair loss.
The internet has spread a great deal of information and misinformation about Propecia (finasteride) which is much over-blown. You need to put the decision in perspective. The risk of these sexual side effects are between 2-4% depending upon the sources you read. My son has been on this drug for 15 year and found an […]
I have published a post on baldingblog in the past which shows that Saw Palmetto has poor responses for people with BPH (Prostate problems) here: https://baldingblog.com/2012/01/26/2006-study-says-saw-palmetto-does not improve-bph-symptoms/
Body builders are at the same risk for sexual side effects as the general population from the drug finasteride (Propecia) which is between 2-3%. They are at more risk for hair loss if they take anabolic steroids regardless of the use of Propecia (Finasteride)
It is a known fact that hair has cycles between telogen (rest) and anagen (growth). The growth cycle of scalp hair is different than body hair. Scalp hair grows for between 2-4 years on average and rests about 6 months on average. Body hair grows 6 months on average and rests 6 months on average. […]
I have heard this from some patients that they feel that the generic drugs are not working as the original brand drugs worked. Generic finasteride drugs (Propecia or Proscar) are regulated by the FDA. Dr. Ready Pharmaceuticals, for example, is a major suppler of generic finasteride and I have check that the drugs that they […]
Merck’s controversial hair loss drug Propecia (generic: finasteride) has been linked to penile fibrosis, a serious sexual disorder which is also known as Peyronie’s disease. This condition can cause severe genital malformation, as well as persistent urological problems. Signs and symptoms of Propecia-induced penile fibrosis may include excessive curvature of the penis, pain during intercourse, […]
Minoxidil is commonly used world-wide a an inexpensive solution to hair loss and it seems to work for men and women. Minoxidil was originally used for the treatment of high blood pressure but it was not a reliable drug for this purpose. When used for the treatment of hair loss, it can reverse the hair […]
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