Dear Doctor's! 1. Does topical finasteride have to enter the bloodstream to stop baldness? 2. If liposomal topical finasteride caused me sexual side effects, could topical finasteride not made from liposomal cause me less side effects/avoid side effects? 3. Is all topical finasteride made from liposomal? Or are there some made of other materials? And - is topical finasteride not made from liposomal also effective?
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It would appear that you have male pattern hair loss also called androgenetic alopecia. Be sure to see an expert for up close trichoscopic examination. TE causes hair loss all over and would not last 2 years in 98 % of 18 year old males. Your pattern of androgenetic alopecia is quite typical of...
It's frustrating when you’ve been diligent with 5AR inhibitors (like finasteride or dutasteride) and minoxidil, but continue to experience slow hair loss. While these treatments are highly effective for many, a few factors may contribute to continued loss, even if the regimen has slowed down t...
In most cases when a person is shedding hair due to AGA they do become thinner (miniaturized) before the fall out. It is possible that the hair you are shedding appears thick but are actually less thick in diameter than your natural native hairs.