Is it okay if I stop using finasteride after hair transplant and one PRP? (Photo)

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I had a hair transplant on the front part one week ago along with a prp. Medication involved finasteride but I experienced side effects immediately in a week . Shall I continue with minoxidil and stop using finasteride .. please suggest

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

You do not need to take Propecia.  It is not a mandatory drug.  You do not need to take it after a hair transplant surgery.  It may be recommended but the choice is yours.

Richard E. Moore, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. If at all possible, I would suggest sticking with the finasteride for another month or two. Often the initial side effects go away. finasteride reduces the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT is the follicle killer. If your side effects persist, I would suggest speaking with your hair surgeon about alternative therapies. Studies have shown that the combination of minoxidil and finasteride is more effective at preserving hair than either treatment by itself. I hope this was helpful - Dr. Moore.

Cory S. Goldberg, BSc, MD, FRCS(C) · Answer

About 5% of patients experience side effects from Finasteride, especially in the first few weeks after starting therapy.  The most common side effect is sexual dysfunction - loss of libido, erectile dysfunction, etc..The good news is that these side effects go away in about half of all patients after a few weeks, even if they don't stop the medication.  If after 5-6 weeks you haven't gotten any better, you may have to stop the medication, or you may even first try cutting the 1mg pill in half (BTW - don't let your wife or girlfriend cut the pill for you - women shouldn't handle the broken or cut pills).Finasteride is very effective after a hair transplant and you should try and stick with it if possible.  It will help slow down hair loss in the rest of your scalp and in many cases help to stabilize and thicken the grafts, if used long term.  What is not effective at all and is a huge waste of money is PRP therapy.  Everyone is jumping on the PRP bandwagon these days, especially for hair loss.  There is zero (0) medical evidence that it does anything at all for hair growth.  There is also very strong medical evidence, in many published studies, that it has NO EFFECT either on any other medical conditions, such as arthritis, sports-related injuries and repetitive strain injuries, or skin rejuvenation.  Despite this, many clinics are charging hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars for PRP injections.  Save your money.I hope this information is helpful.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Finasteride is the only drug that can prevent shock loss, a common complication of hair transplant surgery

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