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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

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

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

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

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

I am facing hair loss and my hair density is going weaker so the dermatologist prescribed me 1mg finax(finasteride) tablet which i am taking for 2 days, now on the 2nd day i am feeling tingling type of pain on the top of my penis. Please tell me if i stop taking finasteride will the pain stop? Why am i facing this pa

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Finasteride is not known to alter sensation over the penis. It is either due to some other problem or because you have read something about finasteride that is psychologically affecting you. Don't wor ...  Read More

I have hair loss problem can I take sofer, biona-e and finasteride can I use this tablet

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Please donot self treat. There are many reasons for hair fall or thinning of hair on scalp. So first and foremost we have to find the cause with the help of detailed history and examination. Some of t ...  Read More

I have severe hair loss problem my doctor has suggested me 1 mg finasteride. I am only 21 years old is it problem taking finasteride at this age ? Can it really regrow hair ?

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Finasteride is one of the proven drugs in Male pattern alopecia. Proper medical history along with some blood test would be better to asses the real cause of hair loss ...  Read More

I'm experiencing excessive hair fall after using finasteride 2mg for 45 days. Does finasteride has hair shedding and it is temporary ?

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Don't worry..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 s ...  Read More

I'm experiencing hair loss and thinning..all blood reports are normal...not on any medication,no other complaints or any disease ,not on any medication .

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Diffuse thinning over the crown with a widened centre parting, like in your photo, usually points to ongoing hair shedding rather than a scalp disease, since there's no patchy bald spot or scarring vi ...  Read More

I am facing hair loss ,I was living in patna but due to work I am currently in Gujarat. These days, I am facing severe hairfall and dandruff.

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●𝗬𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁  𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁⻿ ...  Read More

I'm experiencing a lot of hair loss with pimples on my face. I'm studying MBBS and my hair is going away very fast. Please recommend any effective medicine or treatment.

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●𝗬𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁  𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁⻿ ...  Read More

I have been using finasteride since the past 7.5-8 months after being diagnosed with androgenic alopecia and still the top of my scalp is losing density, as well as on the right side more than the left. No known nutritional deficiencies, do I have to use a stronger DHT blocker like dutasteride to prevent this? Would like doctors advice on how to pr

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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

Do prp help on this or gfc . . . . . . . . . . . From 5 years experience hair loss Thinning To much

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●𝗬𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁  𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁⻿ ...  Read More

I am 24 years old male weight 53 kg height 5.11 ft facing extreme Hair loss and thinning please help me

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Do consultations ...  Read More

Is my hair loss, or could this be a fungal infection? I’m not sure what’s going on. Can anyone please help me understand?

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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 am 43 years female.. I am going through perimanopause phase.. Is there any treatment for hair loss during this phase... ? Please guide.. Thanks.

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Reach out me on video consultation ...  Read More

I am facing severe hair loss / thinning. Using multivitamin , but still not controlled Having medication for diabetic. Kindly do have any better treatment hor hair growth , hair loss prevention

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Yes , constitutional homeopathic treatment with good diet and healthy lifestyle will help in reducing hair thinning and fall . For consultation online or in person contact ...  Read More

Hair thinning and hair loss with hair line receding. I am looking for a real result oriented solution for it.

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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 took finasteride for six days starting stopping and starting and finally stopping and had prolonged arousal which caused hyperspeamia (high semen volume).My erectile Dysfunction is gone but when my hyperspeamia will resolve . I am really worried.

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Consult Physician. ...  Read More

I have been experiencing hair loss, gradual hair thinning, and persistent dandruff for the past 3 years. Initially, my hair was thick with good density and volume, but over time I have noticed mild recession at the temples, weaker hair roots, and gradual thinning. Although I do not have significant crown baldness, I am concerned that the condition

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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

Sir I have taken finasteride for only six days now my ed and ejaculation is ok and swelling is gone. But sometimes when i check my testicles it appears big and some time time small. Is there anything concerning. I have also met general surgeon in my area he said there is nothing concerning. But when I search my symptoms in gemini/chatgpt it says te

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Not to worry. It will become normal after few days. Just wait and observe. ...  Read More

Sir I have taken finasteride for only six days now my ed and ejaculation is ok and swelling is gone. But sometimes when i check my testicles it appears big and some time time small. Is there anything concerning. I have also met general surgeon in my area he said there is nothing concerning. But when I search my symptoms in gemini/chatgpt it says te

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Not cancer ...  Read More

Sir I have taken finasteride for only six days now my ed and ejaculation is ok and swelling is gone. But sometimes when i check my testicles it appears big and some time time small. Is there anything concerning. I have also met general surgeon in my area he said there is nothing concerning. But when I search my symptoms in gemini/chatgpt it says te

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The issue needs to be investigated in detail basis which we’ll be in a better position to guide and assist you further. ...  Read More

I was taking finasteride 1 mg for hairloss. Now I am erectile Dysfunction and hyperspeamia. When will these symptoms go I have already Stop the medication. I am worried

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Side effects of medicine. Stop it , reverts with time. ...  Read More

I was taking finasteride 1 mg for hairloss. Now I am erectile Dysfunction and hyperspeamia. When will these symptoms go I have already Stop the medication. I am worried

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Hello, Finasteride 1 mg, which is commonly prescribed for hair loss, can occasionally cause side effects such as reduced libido, erectile dysfunction, and changes in ejaculation or semen volume in a ...  Read More

I took finasteride for my hairloss as prescribed by doctor just 1 mg. I am now having erectile Dysfunction and hyperspeamia. I have stopped taking the medication seeing the side effects.When will my erectile Dysfunction and hyperspeamia resolve after stopping the medication.I took it for only 5 days after doctor prescribed. I am worried sir

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After only 5 days of finasteride, these side effects usually improve within days to a few weeks after stopping the medicine. If erectile dysfunction persists beyond 4–6 weeks, consult for evalua ...  Read More

Hair loss like coin patch..what is this.plz suggest medicine.i attached photo .plz please suggest medicine

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Hello, Thank you for your query. • Based on the information provided, it is difficult to suggest the most appropriate treatment without a proper assessment, as several skin conditions can appear sim ...  Read More

Hello doctors hope your day is going well I am suffering from Hair loss and thinning problem from past 3 years. It Started with dandruff which never went away till now although I have used Keto Shampoo and many others, it all ways comes back in 2 days. I see some red spots in head for few days but it goes away, scalp is ichy and oily I am usi

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Hello, Thank you for your query. • Based on the information provided, it is difficult to suggest the most appropriate treatment without a proper assessment, as several skin conditions can appear sim ...  Read More

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