If I restart taking Propecia after a 5-month gap, will it affect my transplanted hair? Will it cause any shedding?

March 15, 2017
Asked By:Vasiliskrin21 in Lancaster, TX

I took Propecia for 3 years, and 2 years ago I did a FUE hair transplant and kept on taking 1mg of finasteride per day. 5 months ago however, I stopped taking Propecia, and plan to start it again. My question is: After this 5 month gap, will Propecia cause again the initial shedding, and if yes, will this affect the transplanted hair? Thanks so much in advance!

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March 20, 2017

Answer: Propecia

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March 20, 2017

Answer: Propecia

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March 17, 2017

Answer: Restarting Propecia

March 17, 2017

Answer: Restarting Propecia

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