Q: I heard that there is a new drug on the market called Avodart for prostate enlargement which might help with hair loss as it blocks the conversion of testosterone to DHT better than Finasteride and is more effective than Propecia. Do you recommend taking it and if so what is the dose?
A: I am [...]
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Do You Recommend Avodart (Dutasteride) Hair Loss Medication?
February 25th, 2008Does Propecia Hair Loss Medication Effect Beard Growth?
July 6th, 2007Q: I am a 21 yrs old male having serious hair loss over the last few years. I also have very little facial hair. Since Propecia is a DHT blocker can it inhibit beard growth?
A: As you suggest, it would be reasonable to assume that since DHT stimulates beard growth, blocking DHT (with finasteride) would [...]
Will Increase in Dosage of Propecia Hair Loss Medication Stop Miniaturization Process?
June 5th, 2007Q: I have been using Propecia since it was released to the public in 1998 and have found it to work very well. Recently, its effectiveness has stopped and my hairs are miniaturizing again. I am going to increase the dosage to 1/2 a pill Proscar every day. How long will the increased dosage take [...]
Can Avodart Hair Loss Medication Cause Shedding?
April 30th, 2007Q: I’m male, early thirties and in the early stages of hair loss, too early for hair transplants. I am experiencing extreme shedding. I took Avodart for 6 weeks, but because of the shedding I stopped. Now, it still continues as strong as ever. I’ve been losing about 200 hairs every day in the shower. [...]
Does Rogaine Hair Loss Medication Only Work on Crown?
April 24th, 2007Q: I heard that Rogaine only works on the crown and not on the front or top of the scalp. Is this true?
A: Rogaine (Minoxidil) has the potential to work where ever there is miniaturized hair, either the front, top or crown (however, it will not work in areas that are completely devoid of hair).
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