Hi. I have changed from taking Propecia 5mg split into four, which I had taken for 10years, to generic Finasteride 1mg. I have noticed a lot of shedding. Why am I shedding? I have been on Finasteride for years. I am concerned that I will lose all the hair I have managed to keep until now. Should I go back to 5mg split into four? Thanks
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October 28, 2018
Answer: Generic vs Brand Propecia? Englewood Cliffs New Jersey
What you have described should be fine. Ideally minoxidil is left on for 8 hours as the 'minimum' time.
This advice comes from a 1990 study. In that study, twenty-two healthy male volunteers completed a four-way, multiple-dose, randomized crossover study to determine the relationship between c...
Female pattern hair loss can occur for many reasons. Hormonal imbalances, thyroid conditions and even excessive amount of stress can lead to hair loss. I suggest a consultation with a hair loss specialist who can examine you, perform blood tests and possibly even perform a scalp biopsy.