I have been religiously using Rogaine for about 18 years. I believe it has helped slowed down hair loss (receding hairline). In the last two years, I have had moderate hair loss and do not believe that rogaine is effective anymore. Given my age, what would be most effective, propecia or PRP? I'm somewhat concerned about the side effects related to prostate/cancer with Pro...The PRP does not seem very effective from a growth perspective based on some of the pics I've seen. Thanks for the advice!
Answer: Propecia vs PRP for 50 year old: concerned about the side effects. The research performed and the anecdotal evidence would suggest that thickness of hair and density can improve with PRP injections. The number of sessions as well as the quality of PRP obtained will vary considerably physician to physician.
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Answer: Propecia vs PRP for 50 year old: concerned about the side effects. The research performed and the anecdotal evidence would suggest that thickness of hair and density can improve with PRP injections. The number of sessions as well as the quality of PRP obtained will vary considerably physician to physician.
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January 18, 2018
Answer: Medical Therapy for hair loss Very few individuals have a dramatic response to Propecia or Rogaine. Both help to slow down hair loss. You can think of these agents as anti-aging medicine for your hair. Hair loss will occur over time no matter what you do. However, there are many ways you can slow down the hair loss process.
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January 18, 2018
Answer: Medical Therapy for hair loss Very few individuals have a dramatic response to Propecia or Rogaine. Both help to slow down hair loss. You can think of these agents as anti-aging medicine for your hair. Hair loss will occur over time no matter what you do. However, there are many ways you can slow down the hair loss process.
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November 28, 2017
Answer: Prp for hair loss--add progesterone, viviscal, rogaine, propecia Prp is effective, but I have a very specific protocol, every 3-4 weeks for 6 months with prp therapy. I also add in progesterone to speed the healing process. After that the injections are tailored down. You should also be on viviscal and other growth promoting ingredients. Best, Dr. Emer
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November 28, 2017
Answer: Prp for hair loss--add progesterone, viviscal, rogaine, propecia Prp is effective, but I have a very specific protocol, every 3-4 weeks for 6 months with prp therapy. I also add in progesterone to speed the healing process. After that the injections are tailored down. You should also be on viviscal and other growth promoting ingredients. Best, Dr. Emer
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November 28, 2017
Answer: PRP or Finasteride; ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS NJ In my opinion, I would advise you not to discontinue the minoxidil. It will lead to a hair shed. Finasteride has been shown to decrease the incidence of prostate cancer approximately 25%. However,when prostate cancer is found, it is in a more advanced stage. You should get a PSA before treatment and then follow once a year. In addition you should see a urologist once a year. The combination of finasteride and PRP is synergistic. Consider trying the combination and discontinuing the finasteride, should you develop any side effects. Find a PRP expert. Ask to see photos.
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November 28, 2017
Answer: PRP or Finasteride; ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS NJ In my opinion, I would advise you not to discontinue the minoxidil. It will lead to a hair shed. Finasteride has been shown to decrease the incidence of prostate cancer approximately 25%. However,when prostate cancer is found, it is in a more advanced stage. You should get a PSA before treatment and then follow once a year. In addition you should see a urologist once a year. The combination of finasteride and PRP is synergistic. Consider trying the combination and discontinuing the finasteride, should you develop any side effects. Find a PRP expert. Ask to see photos.
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November 28, 2017
Answer: Propecia vs PRP for 50 year old: concerned about the side effects. PRP or Platelet Rich Plasma, has minimal to no known side effects and helps maintain the hair you already have and strengthens thinning hair. You will have to have the procedure done 3 to 4 times a month,to a month and a half apart and then follow up treatments every 4 to 6 months indefinitely. It can be a bit expensive but it is effective. Finasteride is probably less expensive, is definitely effective for men with hair loss, but it’s side effects are increasingly becoming problematic. I have had a few men who have come to me for erectile dysfunction that started soon after they started using propecia and continued long after they stopped using it.
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November 28, 2017
Answer: Propecia vs PRP for 50 year old: concerned about the side effects. PRP or Platelet Rich Plasma, has minimal to no known side effects and helps maintain the hair you already have and strengthens thinning hair. You will have to have the procedure done 3 to 4 times a month,to a month and a half apart and then follow up treatments every 4 to 6 months indefinitely. It can be a bit expensive but it is effective. Finasteride is probably less expensive, is definitely effective for men with hair loss, but it’s side effects are increasingly becoming problematic. I have had a few men who have come to me for erectile dysfunction that started soon after they started using propecia and continued long after they stopped using it.
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