1) Is there a certain percentage where the systematic is equivalent to 1mg orally? (Any studies on that? i.e does 0.5% reduce DHT as much as 1mg orally?) 2) Is there an optimal base to mix topical finasteride with? (As is could be mixed with minoxidil and with bases such as liposomal, ethanol and botanical bases?) 3) After having experienced side effects on oral finasteride is topical finasteride the best line of defence against hair loss? (As LLLT and PRP seem to have limited evidence?)
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July 3, 2020
Answer: Hair Loss -- PRP, Progesterone, Stem Cells, Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUE), Spironolactone or Finesteride, Rogaine
This is a complex situation and your story needs to be reviewed completely. Please see a dermatologist. If you have another hair issue like scarring alopecia of incognito alopecia areata the discussion is going to be very different than if you have androgenetic alopecia or telogen effluvium. You...
You’ll want to review the complete story with your doctors. I’m assuming every other cause of reduced density has been ruled out and I’m assuming you have had some blood tests. Your situation is complex and stopping might be the best thing. Please review the entire story with the doctor. The fo...
