Does an avodart/propecia shed mean one in the donor area as well?

March 13, 2016
Asked By:ryuzaki21 in Ponnur, Andhra Pradesh, India

I have been on generic finasteride for 3 years. Switched to an every day dose in January and have noticed an increase in shedding since. Including my hair in the donor area. Is this normal?

Answers (2)

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March 15, 2016

Answer: Donor hair (permanent hair) is not affected by Propecia (finasteride). If you have hair loss issues on your donor area

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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March 15, 2016

Answer: Donor hair (permanent hair) is not affected by Propecia (finasteride). If you have hair loss issues on your donor area

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
March 14, 2016

Answer: Generic finasteride

March 14, 2016

Answer: Generic finasteride

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