I would worry about an allergic response to Propecia. Swelling of the lips could point to such a problem. I would assume that some doctor has prescribed the medication for you, so see that doctor and ask for more information from him/her. At 20, you need your hair mapped out for miniaturization to determine what […]
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There are no studies I am aware of that show such information. There are some general observations that I have made about finasteride which are strictly my opinion, however. Finasteride works better: in younger men or when the hair loss is more recent (less than 2 -3 years) in the crown for restoring hair to […]
I am sure that Propecia keeps it effectiveness over many, many years. The issue is one of your progressive hair loss that comes with the genetic male hair loss process. The thing that we do not know is whether the loss stabilizes at a final pattern that will be better than had you never taken […]
Everybody reacts differently to drugs. The shedding that you are talking about is very rare and a transient process when it does occur. You may be over-reacting to what you read. I cannot predict how you will respond, but if you have genetic balding, then Propecia should give you some relief within a few months […]
There may be value in some of these, but there is no clear proof of value here. If you want a DHT solution to its impact on hair loss, then Propecia (finasteride) is the best solution for men. Anything else is speculative. I tend to look at taking these remedies as if your hair follicles […]
I am posting your comment, but can not recommend or endorse the use of this medication for hair loss. Avodart is not FDA approved for hair loss. Finasteride is FDA approved and if it works, I would wonder why someone would rather take a non-approved drug with regard to safety than an approved one. This […]
Cut the pill into quarters if you can, so that the dose is closer to the 1mg level (recommended to treat hair loss). If you are cutting the Proscar in half, then you are taking 2.5 mgs. There is no problem with the higher dose unless you experience decreased libido which is more common in […]
I have had one patient report loss of body hair with Propecia — did you lose body hair? There have been no reports in my practice of muscle mass changes. I would certainly get a doctor to analyze the testosterone and DHT levels, as well as other blood tests that he/she might feel are appropriate.
The Ulcerative Colitis is stressful, so I am sure that it is pushing his genetic cards with regard to hair loss. If he is taking steroids for his condition, that will also accelerate the genetic cards. He should be evaluated for miniaturization, get a diagnosis in hand, and understand what is happening to him. He […]
The point of having FDA clearance on the use of a drug for a particular condition is that the dose is defined. For Avodart in hair loss, the answer is that no one knows for sure. In theory, you should not need to take it daily. Will once a month do it? Frankly, I don’t […]
Assuming that your hair is healthy and that there is no significant miniaturization in the donor area, yes, Propecia can positively impact the crown area with some regrowth in about 30% – 40% of men of your age. Assuming the supply/demand ratio of your donor hair / recipient area is favorable, you can easily replace […]
I am not sure what you are asking. The use of oils and creams on your hair will probably not hurt but the directions on the products will tell you how to use them — hopefully they are safe. The question should be: Will it help deal with male pattern hair loss? From genetic balding, […]
I received this comment to my post from last month about Eucapil from M. Sovak, M.D., University of California Medical School —
I am sure that Propecia will slow down loss in the front. If you are losing your childhood hairline, this drug may not stop the maturing hair loss evolution. If you are balding in the classic sense, then get your hair mapped out for miniaturization so that you can get a real diagnosis to know […]
I understand losing hair in your teenage years can be devastating, but if you were dealt a genetics card of male pattern hair loss, there is not much you can do. Of course there are medications such as topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, but they are not generally prescribed for men under the age of […]
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