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Topical Finasteride - does it lose its effect over time?

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Hello Doctors! My question is very objective. I am about to start treatment with topical minoxidil/finasteride. Does minoxidil lose its effect over time? Also topical finasteride? I am afraid to start topical medication because I fear it will lose its effectiveness in the long term.

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It's important to follow your surgeon's recommendations, as they may vary depending on the individual case. Generally, it's advisable to wait until the transplant sites have fully healed before using topical treatments. This typically takes about 2-4 weeks. However, always consult with your...

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It depends which side effect you are wondering about...Scalp itching, irritation and flaking are higher with the topicals (liquid often more so than the foam due to the presence of alcohols in the liquid version).Body hair thickening we find to be higher risk with the oral versions since it...

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