I am 27 days post FUE operation. I am taking Priorin vitamins for 6 months as my doctor prescribed. He also recommends to take Finasteride tablets but I read some bad side effects like sexual hormone levels. I used Minoxidil before and it didn't help at all. Can i only use the vitamin pills without anything else or is it better to use the pills?
Answer: If not finasteride, you want to still use something effective If you are investing in a hair transplant procedure, it makes a lot of sense to also prevent more future hair loss so that the results of the transplant procedure look the best they can for the longest time possible. Medications like finasteride (Propecia) and minoxidil (Rogaine) are not so much to support your transplanted hairs (they are going to stick around regardless) as much as helping you keep as much of your "native" hairs as possible. The more native hairs you hang onto after your procedure(s), the better and fuller your look will stay. If you have had sexual side effects with Finasteride in the past, I suggest the following: 1. Do a short trial of finasteride again. In a large portion of patients, they don't get the side effect again. Or try a lower dose or taking it less frequently (every other day instead of daily). This is by far the most proven and effective treatment against the underlying hormone issues that cause Male Pattern Balding. 2. Use minoxidil as suggested twice a day. While it doesn't treat the underlying hormone issues like finasteride does, it still helps keep hairs growing, and that's part of the end goal. 3. Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT), often referred to as Laser Caps (or combs), can be another add-on treatment. More evidence keeps coming out showing that it can be effective when used regularly. 4. Unless you are severely depleted in vitamins, most supplements are not going to give amazing results so use them knowing that. But for the most part they aren't going to harm you, so if you want to do that along with other proven treatments it's fine. 5. Always have your regular physician screen you for other medical issues that could contribute to hair loss and/or sexual dysfunction issues. The goal is to be vigilant but be safe. Hope that helps!
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Answer: If not finasteride, you want to still use something effective If you are investing in a hair transplant procedure, it makes a lot of sense to also prevent more future hair loss so that the results of the transplant procedure look the best they can for the longest time possible. Medications like finasteride (Propecia) and minoxidil (Rogaine) are not so much to support your transplanted hairs (they are going to stick around regardless) as much as helping you keep as much of your "native" hairs as possible. The more native hairs you hang onto after your procedure(s), the better and fuller your look will stay. If you have had sexual side effects with Finasteride in the past, I suggest the following: 1. Do a short trial of finasteride again. In a large portion of patients, they don't get the side effect again. Or try a lower dose or taking it less frequently (every other day instead of daily). This is by far the most proven and effective treatment against the underlying hormone issues that cause Male Pattern Balding. 2. Use minoxidil as suggested twice a day. While it doesn't treat the underlying hormone issues like finasteride does, it still helps keep hairs growing, and that's part of the end goal. 3. Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT), often referred to as Laser Caps (or combs), can be another add-on treatment. More evidence keeps coming out showing that it can be effective when used regularly. 4. Unless you are severely depleted in vitamins, most supplements are not going to give amazing results so use them knowing that. But for the most part they aren't going to harm you, so if you want to do that along with other proven treatments it's fine. 5. Always have your regular physician screen you for other medical issues that could contribute to hair loss and/or sexual dysfunction issues. The goal is to be vigilant but be safe. Hope that helps!
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April 12, 2018
Answer: Finasteride In an ideal world, yes. It maintains your current native hair and will reduce the need for further intervention. If you have been told by your hair transplant surgeon that you have a good enough donor area to address further hair loss then it may not be so much of a big deal as you can have further surgeries down the line.
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April 12, 2018
Answer: Finasteride In an ideal world, yes. It maintains your current native hair and will reduce the need for further intervention. If you have been told by your hair transplant surgeon that you have a good enough donor area to address further hair loss then it may not be so much of a big deal as you can have further surgeries down the line.
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February 15, 2018
Answer: Finestaride I suggest that young patients with thinning hair take Propecia to slow down hair loss. The side effect profile is generally well tolerated. However, this is a discussion you should have with your treating physician.
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February 15, 2018
Answer: Finestaride I suggest that young patients with thinning hair take Propecia to slow down hair loss. The side effect profile is generally well tolerated. However, this is a discussion you should have with your treating physician.
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December 26, 2017
Answer: Finasteride after hair transplant Finasteride is definitely not required before or after a hair transplant. It is important to remember that finasteride is a very powerful tool for preventing future hair loss, so it can really help patients to get the best overall hair restoration result. Finasteride does have potential side effects, like any medication, and is a very personal choice for many patients. Other treatments after hair transplant that are options instead of finasteride include minoxidil, topical shampoos/conditioners/serums, laser/light therapy, and PRP injections (which I always recommend to my patients). All the best,
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December 26, 2017
Answer: Finasteride after hair transplant Finasteride is definitely not required before or after a hair transplant. It is important to remember that finasteride is a very powerful tool for preventing future hair loss, so it can really help patients to get the best overall hair restoration result. Finasteride does have potential side effects, like any medication, and is a very personal choice for many patients. Other treatments after hair transplant that are options instead of finasteride include minoxidil, topical shampoos/conditioners/serums, laser/light therapy, and PRP injections (which I always recommend to my patients). All the best,
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June 29, 2016
Answer: Finasteride use after hair transplantation surgery in Seattle #plasticsurgery Finasteride use is not required after hair transplant surgery, but its use will continue to slow androgenic hair loss is regions of the scalp where it has already occurred. We recommend finasteride and minoxidil use for all of our patients post op.
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June 29, 2016
Answer: Finasteride use after hair transplantation surgery in Seattle #plasticsurgery Finasteride use is not required after hair transplant surgery, but its use will continue to slow androgenic hair loss is regions of the scalp where it has already occurred. We recommend finasteride and minoxidil use for all of our patients post op.
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