I am 20 years old, taking Finasteride for hair loss for the last 6 months. Is it safe?

Yes, you need a doctor's prescription for Propecia.  In regards to your hair loss and thinning, you should be evaluated by a trained physician to make sure you are a candidate for hair transplant surgery.

It's difficult to tell from just the two photos. Try taking some additional photos. A great first step would be an online consultation. Often you can submit photos to top hair restoration surgeons for a complimentary evaluation. This should help lead you in the right direction. Having multiple...

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Saw palmetto has been well tested as a treatment for benign prostatic hypertrophy and there is sufficient evidence of its use as a prostate treatment. The Mayo Clinic gives saw palmetto an "A" rating for prostate issues, which means there is "strong scientific evidence for this use."The two...

Shedding is quite common with Minoxidil and eventually resolves when new hairs appear. Sort of like losing a baby tooth and then seeing it replaced. Minoxidil (5%) is an FDA approved treatment for androgenetic alopecia which is I presume is what you have. Some folks see shedding when...

While the primary baldness gene is on the X chromosome, which men get only from their mothers, other factors are also in play. The hereditary factor is slightly more dominant on the woman's side, but research suggests that men who have a bald father are more likely to develop...