If one doctor says you are not likely balding and another doctor says you are (and may need surgery) it is definitely a confusing situation. You may consider visiting a third doctor for another opinion. You may also consider the motivation behind any recommendation. If we told you that you were not balding, we must […]
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This type of complaint is not totally unheard of. Shrinking of the testicles after taking Propecia for one day is an impossibility, yet some people have reported this before. It is a reflection of a condition called Body Dysmorphic Syndrome (BDS) and we see similar things reported by some patients some of the time. It is […]
First and foremost you need to go back to your doctor and discuss these issues. Finasteride is NOT to be taken by women.
The decision to have hair transplant surgery has nothing to do with taking Propecia or Rogaine. You don’t have to take Propecia or Rogaine to have hair transplant surgery. Some doctors may recommend that you take these medication but it is not mandatory.
You need to wait a month because that is the policy of the Red Cross. Two weeks may be “safe” but you have to follow the organization’s policy.
Despite what you may read on the Internet, shedding is not very common after starting Propecia. You must also understand Propecia does not stop or cure male pattern balding. Male pattern balding (MPB) is a genetic trait. Propecia is a medication to treat androgenic alopecia. (not cure it). Thus, you may notice hair loss even if […]
It’s Aug 2015 (not 2016) so your propecia has not expired yet. If you are concerned about the potency, just go back to the pharmacy for a new prescription. There is a reason why there is an expiration date and a manufacturing date. As long as you follow direction and use it before the expiration date, […]
I am writing this post from the ISHRS annual meeting in Chicago. I have just heard a wonderful and informative discussion on the use of of the drug finasteride. As we know, the hormone DHT is 40 times as powerful an androgen as testosterone. The treatment of genetic hair loss is to address blocking the DHT […]
First and foremost, I am not your doctor so I cannot advise you on your medical treatment. I can tell you that genetic male pattern balding (MPB) is a condition where there is no cure. Propecia is a medication that helps slow down the process. Everyone responds to medication differently. Follow up with your doctor […]
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is one of the many hormones responsible for secondary male characteristics during puberty such as body hair (facial, pubic hair) growth and deepening of the voice. DHT is one of the contributing factors in prostate enlargement as men age. Thus, DHT blocking drugs (Proscar: finasteride 5mg) is sometimes used to treat certain prostate […]
It is always a good idea to keep your doctor informed about your side effects and changes to the medications you are taking. It has been reported that half dose of Propecia should be 70 to 80% as effective as the full dose.
It is possible that you can lose hair after stopping Propecia for three weeks. It generally takes longer for “catch up” hair loss to occur. Catch up hair loss is basically the loss of your native hair that benefited from the use of Propecia.
It takes over 6 months of taking Propecia (finasteride) daily to see results. Taking for 3 week will have not much (if any) effect on your hair. If you lost more hair, it is your genetics winning out. Taking Propecia does not make your hair fall out. If you lost your genetically susceptible hair, it […]
Drugs are not always more effective with increase in dose. So your presumption is wrong. There may be a maximum effective dose and anything above that is a risk for unwanted side effects. Propecia is finasteride in 1mg strength. It has been determined by studies that 1mg is just as effective as 5mg. Taking more […]
I recommend seeing your doctor who prescribed you the medication. Having your doctor examine your breast and having a discussion about side effects associated with the drug. I suppose anything is possible but some things are improbable. Go see a doctor (in person).
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