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Avodart for Hair Loss?
asked 1 year ago by supe3 in Chicago
Latest answer by D.J. Verret, MD
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Tags: medication
I am having trouble finding a doctor in my area that will prescribe me avodart for hair loss. What can I do to find a doctor that will prescribe me something for off label use?
2 answers to Avodart for Hair Loss?
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Avodart for Hair Loss
Your best bet is to keep calling. While I treat many patients with hair loss, I will not prescribe Avodart for hair loss. There are studies which show it to be beneficial but because it is off label, there are several implications which I believe are not acceptable for prescribing it for hair loss. Whenever you fill a prescription, it is recorded in a national database, with a few exceptions. Insurance companies, physicians, and hospitals have access to this database. Because...
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D.J. Verret, MD
Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon
Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Avodart for hair loss.
Make an appointment with a hair replacement surgeon in your area for an evaluation of your hair loss and plan of treatment.
