Can I take Finasteride 5mg once every 5 days instead of 1mg which is currently unavailable where I live? (Photo)

Thanks Lila.Frances for your great question! Let's go through the specialties one by one. Dermatologists - A dermatologist is a doctor who specializes in conditions involving the skin, hair, and nails. A dermatologist can identify and treat more than 3,000 conditions. These conditions include...

Minoxidil (the main drug in Rogaine) affects everyone differently. While minoxidil works fine for the select few, the problem with the medicine is that it does not actually stop hair loss. Instead, DHT will continue is binding to the hair shaft which will eventually overtake any additional...

Minoxidil affects everyone differently. While minoxidil works fine for the select few, the problem with the medicine is that it does not actually stop hair loss. Instead, DHT will continue is binding to the hair shaft which will eventually overtake any additional growth caused by the Minoxidil...

Finasteride, is an FDA-approved medicine for hair loss prevention in men. But don’t confuse this as a treatment to cure baldness. There’s no such medicine as such which can grow back new hair However, finasteride can be an effective way to prevent your hair from thinning because it pro...

I am currently doing some studies using exosomes in patients with hair loss. One study is Exosomes used alone and one study Exosomes used in hair transplant patients. However the results can take 9-12 months to determine. I agree that there is currently no great studies or data available. This...

Hello and thank you for your question. Yes Minoxidil does change the texture of hair. You do have other options that might work better for you. I suggest seeing a hair loss specialist and see what is best for you. Best wishes. Dr. T