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Finasteride alternate days

2023-08-26 03:50:47
I am taking finasteride 1mg only 3-4 times a week to reduce the side effect.. will this be effective in reducing hair loss?
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Treatment depends on the grade...You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain medications without any side effects. Treatment depends on the grade of hair loss. So, it's a must for diagnosing which grade, you are in for an effective treatment. Please  send photos of your head, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.

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consult online

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Start taking it daily as it doesn’t have any side effects in this dosage

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It's effective in daily dosage.alternative medicine also available.kindly consult online

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Specific treatment available apart from that
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Kindly do direct online consultations for detailed prescription and further management

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.

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Take consultantion and discuss in detail

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