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Which is topical treatment is more effective for hair loss ..topical dutasteride or topical finasteride?

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Take consultantion and discuss in detail ...  Read More

I am using finasteride for hair loss since 2017 (Doctor prescribed). Now my question is can I use finasteride for lifelong?

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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. ...  Read More

Sir/Ma'am, I am taking finasteride and using minoxidil from last 7-8 months but not getting the desired results. Can u please suggest the best available treatment for this kind of hair loss to get the sure shot result.

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Treatment depends on the grade...pl send more photos from different angles..You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regr ...  Read More

Hello, I was recently diagnosed as a diffused thinner slowly progressing to NW2 by 2 different doctors. The hair loss/thinning is not very aggressive. It's slow. I was prescribed finasteride by one and dutasteride by the other doctor. I have no medical history of allergies or any other problems. I am concerned about the side effects but want to qui

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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 ...  Read More

I am on hair loss treatment like minoxidil and finasteride. Can I start antidepressant now. OR it will demolish the effects of hair losss treatment. Because antidepressants cause telogen effluvium and hair hair loss. SO should we start antidepressant or not.

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No problem..Do direct online consultation for detailed information ...  Read More

Is taking 1mg finasteride for hairloss cause impotence are side effects I am 22 year old Help me with this issue

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Can have sexual side effects ...  Read More

Is Finasteride safe ? Does it cause any adverse side effects? Please help me with this . Or just Minodixil is enough?

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Side effect chance 1.66%.. For details...... Do direct online consultation by sending photos, otherwise meet me at my clinic, for accurate diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

My father has neurofibromatosis. And am 25 male i don't have it. I got hairloss and doctor prescribed me minox + finasteride topical solution. I want to know is it safe for me as my father had neurofibromatosis and I don't get it using finasteride. Please help regarding it.

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You won’t get it by using finasteride. ...  Read More

Sir/ma'am, what are the chances for me to have side effects from propicia 1mg? Do these tablets really make your hair regrow and what are the chances of its side effects?

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1.66%....For details...... Do direct online consultation by sending photos, otherwise meet me at my clinic, for accurate diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

Does finasteride for hair loss treatment cause any side effects.Please tell me if there are any side effects.

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Donot self treat. You may be suffering from androgenic alopecia which is also called as pattern baldness. The hairs start reducing in density at the crown (top) and also the hairline starts receeding ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I am a 20-year-old male with Male Pattern Baldness. My front hairline is receding. I want to start Minoxidil 5% + Topical Finasteride. My questions: 1. At my age of 20, should I use Finasteride 0.01% or 0.1%? Which is safer and effective? 2. What are the risks/side effects of using 0.1% Finasteride at age 20? 3. Is Jan Aushadhi Minoxi

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-Yes it can be permanently cured with Homeopathy treatment. -Very effective medicines are there in Homeopathic. -With my treatment of 1.5 months you will get permanent relief. -Will prescribe the c ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I am 20 years old male with genetic hair loss and receding hairline. Can I safely use Minoxidil 5% + Finasteride 0.01% topical solution? I have Odisha Police medical exam after 6 months. Will this medicine show up in blood or urine test or cause any problem in selection? If this treatment is safe for me, please provide a prescription.

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-Yes it can be permanently cured with Homeopathy treatment. -Very effective medicines are there in Homeopathic. -With my treatment of 1.5 months you will get permanent relief. -Will prescribe the c ...  Read More

I accidentally used 0.1 %topical finasteride per day 1 ml instead of 0.5 ml , am I going to get any permanent harm cause I saw from studies that 0.25% strength applied 0.4 ml per day suppresses dht by 50 percent , so I am extremely scared of what I did .

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No ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I am 20 years old and experiencing gradual thinning in the frontal scalp/hairline from the past few years. I have used topical minoxidil in the past, but stopped and the gained hair was lost. I want to avoid minoxidil and am considering low-dose finasteride. I would like your guidance on: • Whether finasteride is suitable for me

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Ideally a combination would be better if the thinning is progressive Better to discuss and start after proper examination ...  Read More

Observed multiple hair loss patch like Alopecia Areata for my 14 year old doctor. Wanted to understand the treatment for the same.

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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 ...  Read More

I faced very severe psychological problems with Finasteride, what are other options? Is oral minoxidil better than topical application?

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Hello. Will need a proper history of your condition and the previous treatment to comment further. Oral minoxidil might be of help in some ppl when topical has failed. Finasteride and minoxidil work b ...  Read More

I'm a 26-year-old male experiencing progressive hair loss for the past 8 years. Before age 18, I had no hair problems whatsoever, but the loss started suddenly and has worsened over time despite trying multiple treatments. I've consulted with homeopathy practitioners, Ayurvedic doctors, and dermatologists. I've used topical minoxidil, ketoconazole

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Good evening dietary n lifestyle changes needed if not good in that case. ...  Read More

My mother is currently having problem of hair loss . Whenever she comb her hair , she loose lot's of hair, she is worried about this. Kindly give your solution for this.

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Need detailed history Book consultation ...  Read More

I am 35 and have type-2 Diabetes for the last 10 years. I have been facing mild ED since for the last 4-5 years. Meanwhile, I am planning to undergo hair transplant surgery and the doctor said to consume Finasteride 1 mg for at least 6 months after the surgery. Is it safe to use this drug? The Doc at the clinic said only 5 % of patients feel the se

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Ur ed problem will increase drastically... Don't use that if u want to save ur sexual life.. U can apply locally but tablet is not advisable... Or u can do one thing... Start herbal supplements.. To b ...  Read More

I have androgenetic alopecia as it can be seen in the picture I have attached. It has worsened a lot in the past four months where the scalp is visible a lot more than it used to be and I can see a lot of hair fall after oiling my hair. Can you please suggest any treatment options that can be done before I actually go for a more invasive option? A

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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 ...  Read More

I have been using minoxidil for 3 months (logi hair serum) and multivitamins (keraglow men)prescribed by doctor, but still my hair are falling out like anything and my hair density has been reduced. Could you suggest me what needs to be done.

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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 ...  Read More

Hello sir , basically i am suffering from hair loss approx 2 yrs so, please give me a suggestion what i need to do. Thanku

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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 ...  Read More

In my hair dandruff is increasing day by day and causing hair loss continuously, need your suggestion and treatment to stop the same.

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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 ...  Read More

I suffering with hair loss since three years tried different treatment..presently doing prp treatment but doctor prescribed medicines but I don't want to take medication does without medication does we can see hair growth

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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 ...  Read More

I am noticing significant hair loss which seems to be female pattern hair loss along with hair thinning since two years.. Can this be treated, please suggest treatment

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It can be treated. ...  Read More

Hello doctors, I’ve been dealing with hair loss for more than a year and have been taking Finasteride 1 mg (Finalo) for the last 3 months. Unfortunately, I have lost/misplaced my prescription and I have an international flight coming up very soon. I urgently need a 3-month prescription to continue my medication and also to show at customs during m

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I have been having hair loss for some time now and I am not able to understand anything. Please tell me what should I do

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Connect ...  Read More

I am suffering from hair loss and I can see patches where there are few hairs. How do I handle my hair loss and ensure hair regrowth

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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 ...  Read More

Hair loss and balding head, dry scalp with dandruff, looking for a Minoxidil product which has 10% Minoxidil with Finasteride and no alcohol, not oily or maybe less oily

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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 ...  Read More

I have been consuming Finasteride (finalo) for around 4 years now. I would like to know how safe it is and whether or not I can consume it for few more years. I take it daily 1mg. It has not completely stopped my hair loss but reduced it. I fear, if I stop the medication, I might lose a lot of my hair

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4 yrs is a very long period. You should stop it as soon as possible because it might harm your potency and might harm your prostate gland. ...  Read More

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