I ran into the following article which shows the general direction for exploring the prevention of prostate cancer. The following is the introduction to the the journal article. Please note that Finasteride (Propecia/Proscar) is presently the only agent for prevention of prostate cancer so its use in hair loss has clear benefits beyond the ability […]
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Much of my opinion is projection and conjecture. Propecia hair loss curves show that hair loss continues, albeit slower, with the drug than without the drug after an initial gain in hair volume, but Propecia is still not the magic bullet for hair loss. After 5 years, the hair may return to the level that […]
Finasteride is the generic name for Propecia (1mg) or Proscar (5mg). They are exactly the same medication. The drug company that hold patents on the drug determines the pricing in such a way that the 1mg pill is almost the same price as the 5mg pill. Some people try to cut the 5mg pill into […]
It sounds like you had a series of health problems and you also have genetic male pattern loss. Heath problems (just from stress) can accelerate the genetic balding pattern. When the hair is lost from genetic causes in men, it rarely comes back, even if the health problems are ‘fixed’. This is not always the […]
After the initial improvement in hair count you get from Propecia during the first two years, there is a slow decline in hair count. But this decline is much slower and less drastic than what you would have seen if you had not taken Propecia at all. Stopping Propecia at this time would cause you […]
I am glad that you are pleased with the results. Dr. Bob does excellent work! As to your question, Finasteride is marketed in two strengths: Proscar (5 mg for prostate problems) and Propecia (1 mg for hair loss). While you can get the same result if you were to exactly cut the Proscar tablet into […]
Propecia is a type 2 competitive inhibitor of DHT and Avodart is a competitive inhibitor of both Type 1 and Type 2 receptors. I think that is what you are asking. There is no clear evidence that blocking both Type 1 and type 2 receptors is better. What we do know is the Avodart does […]
Yes, doctors can prescribe whatever is in the best interest of their patients. With regard to Proscar versus Propecia, they are both exactly the same medication, but Proscar is a 5mg dose of finasteride while Propecia is a 1mg dose. The two are exactly equivalent if you can cut the Proscar 5 mg pill into […]
Dr. Robert Bernstein (Hair Restoration Surgeon in New York) was kind enough to supply a thorough answer to this question for you… Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), originally called Stein-Leventhal disease, represents a number of conditions where ovulation is inhibited and, as a result, the ovaries become cystic and secrete more androgens than normal. The most […]
I too have seen claims that men with heavy populations of body hair have more balding than their hairless or less hairy counterparts. I can say that in my medical practice, the balding men routinely say: “I wish you can take it from my chest or backâ€. But then again, I do not have the […]
I just heard back from the manufacturer of Propecia, Merck, concerning the question raised on April 29th (see: Propecia and Liver Disease). The question related to a person with a liver disease called Primary Scholerosing Cholangitis (PSC) and the safety issues with using Propecia. A detailed three page answer was forwarded to me (with quotes […]
Thanks for coming forward on this very important issue. The young man can get an outstanding response from Propecia, especially the ones under 30. You are an exception to the rule and a lucky one at that. Although sometimes I feel like a Merck salesman, because I suggest this medication for many of my patients, […]
Propecia, according to a recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine, reduces the risk of Prostate cancer by 25% in the men who were studied. I personally believe that it is a good medicine for this. There is some general argument on those who may develop cancer while on the drug, that the […]
Is this normal after some weeks on topical finasteride? Before using (2 months ago) I have on that corners much, much more hairs It looks like you have a strong forelock and corner recession which would be genetic. Without better photos including close-ups and before photos, I can’t tell if there is any improvement
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