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Androgenetic alopecia

2016-06-25 05:12:21
I have been using minoxidil 5% for past 6 months but i am not seeing much difference in hair growth. In fact i think that my hairline has receded further. I want to move on to finasteride .Is it a safe drug ?
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Yes few side effects Erection problem Sperm count may become less Both are reversible on stopping

Answered2016-06-25 05:23:14

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Rather than that you can go for PRP treatment.

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