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Is Propecia a Good Solution for Hair Loss?

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

5 Doctor Answers | Asked by perthboy in melbourne
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Propecia is Effective for Men With Alopecia

Propecia is Effective for Slowing and Possibly Stopping Hair Loss Due to Male Pattern Baldness (Alopecia) But it cannot replace lost hair follicles, and there is yet no known cure for permanent hair loss other than surgical hair restoration. Given that you started using Propecia at 19 and that your hair loss has slowed if not stopped, it sounds like Propecia has been a highly effective option for you. This isn’t surprising as an early National Institute of... more
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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
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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

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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
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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.
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suzietexas11 1 May 2013
CURSE MERCKS ! PROPECIA SHOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE. I was on the propecia boots hair loss programme, and I regret the day that I ever made the phone call to book an appointment. Does it work? Yes it does. I stopped losing hair within a month of taking it and even had some growth of new hair though it was minimal. However the side effects that had come along with it was not worth taking it. My estrogen levels increased - I started to grow breasts and have very sensitive nipples which if touched hard hurt - god knows what would happen if my friend gave me a nipple cripple. I cannot get a full on erection and some times it pains to ejaculate. I had only been on the programme for three months and had all these problems built up. I stopped taking it with the advice of my doctor - it has been a year since I had last taken it and the negative side effects are still with me to this day. On top of that once you stop taking propecia your hair starts falling out within a few days so it is not a permanent fixture. And I promise the data about only a few men have these problems is fabricated. I think the real number is much higher and the devastating long-term and permanent effects it causes by far outweighs any small benefit you gain! In a nutshell: Advantages: Hair stops falling and if you are lucky you might a get some small hair growth but that is only on the crown area - not really helpful for receding hairline. Disadvantages; - reduced hormone levels so difficult to develop muscles and get erection - ridiculously expensive and unsustainable - increased breast size and sensitivity -pain in private area - and worst of all- all the above can stay with you forever - no sure for that.

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