I would like to get a propecia. Do I need a prescription to get a propecia? If not, how can I get it? (Photo)

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I am 28 years old, and my hair get fall and thin, so as you see in the picture, do you think I need a hair transplant? Thanks a lot.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

Propecia is a medication that requires a prescription from a doctor.  You would need to see a doctor for an examination to see if you would even be a candidate for the medication.

David Deutsch, MD · Answer

Yes,you need a prescription for Propecia(Finasteride) .I recommend an evaluation by an experienced Hair Restoration surgeon or Dermatologist to determine if this is appropriate for you.

Emrah Cinik, MD · Answer

I just examined your picture. I think you need hair transplant. But I want to see your donor area, left side and right side pictures also. You can get finasteride from pharmacy without prescription in most countries

Lisa E. Ishii, MD · Answer

Yes, you need a doctor's prescription for Propecia.  In regards to your hair loss and thinning, you should be evaluated by a trained physician to make sure you are a candidate for hair transplant surgery.

Sara Wasserbauer, MD · Answer

You need a doctor’s prescription for Propecia. You need to visit a doctor for an examination to determine if it will benefit you. Primary physician is a good place to start or dermatologist.

Jay Goldstein, MD · Answer

Propecia does require a prescription from a doctor. This drug has a number of adverse side effects affecting male libido. It is not safe for women to use and they should not even handle the drug. The drug was initially FDA approved as a prostate-shrinking drug with anti-hypertensibve properties and later discovered to improve hair growth. The hair growth strength is 1 mg while the prostate-shrinking dose is 5 mg, both taken once/day. I can't tell from your picture, but Minoxidil 5% (I recommend Formula 82), LLLT, and PRP are other options, each with different pros and cons. If cost does not matter, you can do all three at the same time.

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD · Answer

I think it is better to have a HT surgery rather than using propecia for years ...I advise you to have a FUE operation of 2500 grafts to make a denser hair structure ..

Hair transplantation would cover all bald spot in one session of operation and you would have a good, succesfull result .

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Propecia (finasteride) is a prescription item which requires and cotor to examine you before prescribing it.

I would like to get a propecia. Do I need a prescription to get a propecia? If not, how can I get it? (Photo)

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