Seborrheic dermatitis on my scalp. Is there a type of Minoxidil which would be better to avoid that?

It is true that some patients experience an initial shedding of hair when first starting to use Finasterisde. There has also been patients with complaints of increased scalp sensitivity and acne. The only way to see if Finasteride is causing these issues is to discontinue it and see if...

Minoxidil does not have sexual side effects listed as one of the common side effects. However, it is possibility if you can link the start of your symptoms to the start of the medication. You can stop the medication for a month, and see if the symptoms go away.    If it does,...

AGA can take various forms in women, from hairline/temple recession, to typical "female pattern hair loss" affecting the top and back of the head, to diffuse thinning over the top, back, and sides. It sounds as if you should see a hair loss expert who can diagnose you and provide some...

Hello. Being a female and loosing hair can be very difficult and devastating. Once something starts affecting your body and specially your confidence is time to put hands in action. The first thing I can recommend you is to talk to you Gynecologist and explore a different birth control...

Telogen effluvium is common after crash dieting. Eat healthy with multivitamins daily and your hair should return to normal in 3 to 4 months. Do good nutrition one day at a time. If you diet you will always regain the loss when the diet is over. There is no short cut to weight control. Decrease...

I suggest a formal consultation to determine what is best.  This requires assessment to determine the best treatments.  Best, Dr. Emer.