If I have no side effects on topical Finasteride, does it mean I will have no side effects on oral?

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I've currently been on topical finasteride 0.25% for 6 months. No side effects and thinking to switch slowly to oral as it is more efficient than topical finasteride. The fact that I have been on topical finasteride for 6months with no side effects does that mean that I am unlikely to have side effects from 0.25mg daily? (i.e does 0.25% have as much finasteride in the blood stream than 0.25mg? or what is the equivalent?) Would really appreciate your opinion on this? Many thanks!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Hair Loss -- PRP, Progesterone, Stem Cells, Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUE), Spironolactone or Finesteride, Rogaine
I suggest a formal consultation as there are a combination of treatments that can be done to improve har loss.  Oral finesteride has very little to no side effects in the majority of people; PRP/platelet-rich plasma + stem cells like A Cell help regrow hair and slow down the thinning process; rogaine and restorsea spray should be used daily; oral viviscal helps keep nutrients high in the follices as well.  Transplantation is a last resort but works early in the aging process as well.  A formal consultation and combination treatment isneeded. see the link provided for our at home suggestions from emeragecosmetics.com as we have patients use this daily with the prescriptions to boost the results. Best, Dr. Emer.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

There is no way to draw conclusions like you are wanting.  The incidence of sexual side effects on men is less than 4%.  That is known

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