Oral Finasteride gave me Gynecomastia - Is topical Finasteride a good alternative?

October 1, 2019
Asked By:choui123 in Montreal, QC

Hi, 9 months ago, I started to use 5% Minoxidil every morning and evening, and 1.25 mg of oral Finasteride every night. Short hair on my temple came back. But last month, I started to get Gynecomastia (My brother - now a class 3 - had the same problem with Finasteride). My GP told me to stop it. I also started to use Zantac and Propranolol 1-2 months before developing Gynecomastia. I can't afford doing PRP or laser. I was wondering if topical Finasteride from minoxidilmax.com works? Thanks!

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October 3, 2019

Answer: Topical Finasteride

Donovan Rosas, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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October 3, 2019

Answer: Topical Finasteride

Donovan Rosas, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 16, 2020

Answer: Gynecomastia: Finasteride + Ranitidine + Propranolol

February 16, 2020

Answer: Gynecomastia: Finasteride + Ranitidine + Propranolol

October 2, 2019

Answer: Finasteride

October 2, 2019

Answer: Finasteride

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