I am very impressed with your questions, particularly the way you distinguish the difference between the way to classify recession and thinning patterns of hair loss. You are correct to assume that the impact of medication is different between the front and the top/back of your head. I do not understand why the treatments you […]
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If you are balding at 23, you should buy finasteride and take 1mg of this drug daily. In India, there are generic versions of this drug on the market and this is the best drug to stop, slow down, or reverse early hair loss in a young balding man. I can’t vouch for the authenticity […]
If you are balding from genetic causes, then there is a good reason to be using finasteride 1mg (marketed as Propecia), which you must take for the rest of your life ( that is, until a cure for balding is discovered). The doctor who told you that you are too early for transplants is probably […]
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test is a screebubg test for prostate cancer. It is a nonspecific screening tool for doctors to consider when evaluating a patient. PSA can be affected by many non-cancerous causes such as infection, benign elargement of the prostate (BPH), or even digital manipulation (during a rectal exam, for example). Finasteride is […]
All medications have the potential for cross reactivity with other medications. I do not believe Effexor or its generic form venlafaxine (which is an anti-depressant class of medication) will interfere with Propecia (finasteride). As a disclaimer, posts on BaldingBlog are to educate the public on hair loss topics based on my personal experience and opinions. […]
For those of you who do not want to fall into the trap that some professional athletes find themselves in, I just found the US Anti-Doping Agency’s “wallet card” which may be of interest. From the list — Masking Agents: Avodart, bromantan, dutasteride, epitestosterone, finasteride probenecid, Propecia, Proscar USADA Examples of 2006 Prohibited Substances and […]
Finasteride blocks the conversion of testosterone to DHT. As a result, there will be a temporary increase in testosterone and changes in androgens as well which might (theoretically) produce side effects like those experienced by women with PMS. One of my patients had a real complaint like this and he was a very credible physician. […]
It is my understanding Ayuervedic is a holistic approach to health care. I am not very familiar with it other than it is likely a natural supplement type of product. It is not a medicine. The only FDA approved hair loss medication is topical minoxidil and oral finasteride (Propecia). Propecia is only approved for male […]
Note: I’m just going to post my answer under each question to make it easier for everyone to understand. The email I received from this writer was well researched and quite long, so I’m breaking this into 2 parts. Enjoy part 1 below, and check back for part 2 tomorrow… Anything is possible. It is […]
It appears to be recommended as an alternative or a dietary supplement for individuals with prostate problems. Like all herbal remedies, there is more folk lore than facts backing up such claims. I would presume that claims for blocking DHT would deal with prostate problems and hair loss, just like proven approaches with the drug […]
To date there have not been any FDA approved medications other than topical minoxidil or oral finasteride 1mg (Propecia). The company that produces Tricomin talks about phase 2 clinical trials (the company states, “this product was initially intended to be released as a hair-growth compound. The early-stage Phase II clinical study of the product had […]
Check with your dermatologist, for you are guessing the diagnosis here. This is not a common complaint with Propecia, but we do see acne in teenagers that is clearly hormonal.
This is actually a good question. Why? Well DHT is the cause of both the growth of the neck hair and the loss of the frontal scalp hair. DHT is the result of testosterone metabolism and it is one of the hormones that a boy’s body uses to create this thing we become, a man. […]
Note: This question / statement was actually posted as a comment to the recent Intercytex and Hair Cloning post, but I’m replying to it here. Also, I believe that the above mentioned “HM” means “hair multiplication”. I am always open to new ideas and new criticisms. I am also aware some may consider my answers […]
There are many causes for hair loss and it is well understood. To date, the only “biochemical solution” they have found is a drug called finasteride (Propecia) which is approved by the FDA for the “biochemical” treatment of male pattern hair loss or male pattern baldness (MPB). You are also correct in stating that certain […]
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