I have used Propecia 1mg for 16 months without any improvents/maintenance. Two weeks ago I switched to Proscar, cutting it into 4 pieces. I have experiences a bit of a shedding this week. Should I go back to Propecia that did not help or should I try to stick with Proscar for now? In that case for how long?
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Answer: Propecia to Proscar?Englewood cliffs nj
Jeff Rapaport, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Since your hair is longer it is more visible than someone with, say... a buzz cut. You need a baseline to be able to tell. Start actually collecting and counting the hairs for a week (just on your brush, pillow and drain) and then count them all and DIVIDE by 7 for an average. ...
Minoxidil helps to stopping hair loss and thickening of hair although it may cause a little loss at beginning . Flakes and stickiness of the hair after use of minoxidil is a common side effect. Serum also may cause irritation of the skin, redness, dryness, itchiness...