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Is Propecia a Good Solution for Hair Loss?

asked 6 months ago by perthboy in melbourne
Latest answer by Francis (Frank) William Rieger, MD
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hi im a 25 yr old male and have been using a generic version of propecia as i have a family history of baldness. i started using this when i was 19. i still have my hair. i would like to know. is there any way of knowing if its working or not? or should i be just greatful i still have hair. also. how long can i go without taking my daily dose without affecting my treatment as sometimes i do have to wait for a new script. thanks

4 answers to Is Propecia a Good Solution for Hair Loss?

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The use of Propecia for hair growth

Propecia has been a popular drug to keep hair growth moving forward provided it is used daily. It's effect is to reduce the concentration of 5-HT ( Hydrotestosterone) which is known to be detrimental to the continued vitality of hair follicles and the contained hair shaft. Stopping the use of Propecia will cause the probable loss of the hairs. This is effective for men, certainly not for women. The limited side effect for a man may be a limited case of... more
Francis (Frank) William Rieger, MD

Tampa Plastic Surgeon
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Propecia for Temporary, Non-Surgical Hair Restoration

Propecia is as good as its results, which vary from person to person. SInce finasteride is targeted toward crown hair loss and does not affect the hairline, someone with a receding hairline would not say that Propecia is a good hair restoration solution. However, someone who needs to prevent crown loss would probably say it's great. Additionally, Propecia is most effective when use begins at the early onset of thinning, rather than when male pattern baldness has progressed to extreme... more
Sanusi Umar, MD

Redondo Beach Dermatologic Surgeon
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Propecia - Is It Working?

As you have been on propecia already for 6 years, it is more difficult now to assess how much benefit you have actually gained thus far in taking it. There are several devices and techniques that a well-trained hair loss expert can utilize to measure hairs on different parts (control area on the back of the scalp and affected area in traditionally on the crown or frontal scalp) of the scalp at different time points to see whether your hair count in the so called "affected... more
Channing R. Barnett, MD

New York Dermatologist
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Propecia is only for crown loss.

Propecia is only for crown loss. The only way to know if it is working is to stop and let the hair fall out. I would not advise doing that.
Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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