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it can happen, if you are worried do not take the medication or consider treatment if it does occur. Best, Dr. Emer.
I recommend .25 mgs of Finasteride to many of my patients and I haven't seen Ginecomastia as side effect. So, no worries and see your doctor periodically (every 6-12 months) for follow-up.
Gynecomastia occurs in 4 to 10 out of every 1000 men using finasteride. It is dose dependent so risk may be less with 0.25 mg compared with higher doses. Please see your doctor if concerned.
In my opinion, inflammation is a key factor in hair loss. It is extremely important for you to determine the etiology of your scalp redness. A consultation with a hair expert will include a good history, Woods and scalp exam, blood work and most probably scalp biopsies. I would not consider an...
Something to keep in mind is that the large majority of patients who take Finasteride don't report any side effects, and of those that do, virtually all of those side effects go away when they stop taking it. In general I'd recommend against starting it unless you are beginning to see your hair...
These conditions can be treated with topical medications containing lactic or salicylic acid. The best course of action to determine if they are causing any loss would be to seek a dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment and express these concerns to them, if you have not already done so.
It’s always important to tell your physician all the information including the medicine that you have recently taken or are currently taking, otherwise they won't have all the facts to better serve you.
It goes without saying that if you have side effects with propecia i would recommend stopping the medication and seeing your Doctor. In some males the side effects do go away with continued use and some side effects can persist with continued use. Generally those who stop the medication after...
While it is difficult to say what specific effects the Vitamin D might have had on the hair, finasteride should be used for a minimum of 6 months to see any results. With most issues related to hair loss or hair restoration, change is slow as hair grows slowly. Patience is key with any hai...
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