Could Saw palmetto and biotin be taken instead of finistride and saw palmetto after FUE?

March 14, 2016
Asked By:AbdGermany in Germany, DE

I had a FUE before 1.5 month. and my doctor did not ask me to take finistride or minixodil. Even though that i have genetic baldness. What the clinic gave me is tablets (Saw palmetto, biotin) and shampoo and spray they have almost the same ingredients (Extract of Green Apple + saw palmetto + minerals). Could that replace finistride and minixodel, do you doctors recommend using Finistiride and minixodil.

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March 15, 2016

Answer: Finasteride is a drug you take for male pattern hair loss. Saw palmetto is not a drug and it does not work like finasteride.

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March 15, 2016

Answer: Finasteride is a drug you take for male pattern hair loss. Saw palmetto is not a drug and it does not work like finasteride.

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February 17, 2017

Answer: Alternative Medicine

February 17, 2017

Answer: Alternative Medicine

March 14, 2016

Answer: Saw Palmetto, any good

March 14, 2016

Answer: Saw Palmetto, any good

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