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Is it safe for 23 year girl to use minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss treatment?

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jenwin20Mar 19, 2018

Morr F 3% lotion for hair will effect my reproduction capabilities in future?

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Jason Emer, MD

This needs an in-person evaluation. I suggest seeing a hair loss expert now to go over your condition and provide you information about your best treatment options. There are great non-invasive options like prp/progesterone which can help with hair regrowth and/or hair transplantation. See an ...

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In my opinion, Saw Palmetto  is a weak DHT reductase blocker. Some sources discount its Effectiveness altogether. Finasteride is a strong Blocker of DHT reductase and very effective for androgenic Alopecia especially in males. There is no contraindication to using both at the same...

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Vito C. Quatela, MD

Minoxidil is a FDA-approved topical medication for hair growth that works well for androgen (hormone) related hair loss.  It helps extend the growth cycle of hair and decrease shedding that naturally occurs.  For minoxidil to work, there is an activation process.  During the first four weeks, fi...

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Jason Emer, MD

Yes, this can be typical. It can take up to 6 months to see results with Minoxidil and you'll need to keep using it to maintain results. I suggest seeing a hair loss expert now to go over your condition and provide you information about your best treatment options. There are great no...

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