PRP a good alternative to Finasteride?

January 13, 2021
Asked By:DNE13871 in Los Angeles, CA

Me: 28-YO with two prior transplants, happy with my results, but I'm considering a third and final transplant. I've started PRP as a maintenance measure, but, as I think about my final transplant, I'm concerned that the PRP ALONE won't prevent shock loss/further hair loss, as well as Finasteride. I've taken Fin before for a short period but stopped after experiencing negative side effects, so I'm uncomfortable taking it again. Would you say PRP is a viable alternative to Fin for maintenance?

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January 19, 2021

Answer: PRP as alternative to Finasteride

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January 19, 2021

Answer: PRP as alternative to Finasteride

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January 16, 2021

Answer: Hair loss — spironolactone/finesteride, PRP/acell/exosomes, emeragecosmetics Restorsea spray, Viviscal, anteageMD stem cells

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
January 16, 2021

Answer: Hair loss — spironolactone/finesteride, PRP/acell/exosomes, emeragecosmetics Restorsea spray, Viviscal, anteageMD stem cells

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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