Q: I recently had a hair transplant about a month ago. Currently I’m on Propecia and I am a stickler to taking it at the same time every day. I don’t, however, use Rogaine namely because I fear the irritation it can possibly cause will halt graft growth and because I’ve heard that the grafts [...]
Multiple Medications
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Topic: Drugs (Medications)
Tags: Hair Loss Medication, Multiple Medications, Post-op, Propecia/Finasteride, Rogaine Foam, Rogaine/Minoxidil, Shedding at Start of Treatment with Medication, Shock Fall Out, Shock Loss
Posted by Robert M. Bernstein M.D. at 7:04 am
Should One Use Multiple Hair Loss Medications, Such as Both Avodart and Propecia?
February 9th, 2007Q: I’m 52 years old and have been taking Propecia (finasteride) for two years. It seems to maintain the status quo with no apparent regrowth. I am considering adding a dose of Avodart (dutasteride) once a week in conjunction with the daily Propecia. My question is twofold: (1) Since dutasteride blocks production of both enzymes [...]
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Topic: Drugs (Medications)
Tags: Avodart/Dutasteride, DHT, DHT Blockers, Hair loss in Men, Hair Loss Medication, Hair Loss Medication Dosage, Multiple Medications, Propecia/Finasteride, Testosterone
Posted by Robert M. Bernstein M.D. at 9:15 am
If Taking Multiple Hair Loss Medications, Do You Recommend Stopping One Medication if it Shows No Improvement?
February 6th, 2007Q: If I use the dutasteride for one year and do not see a noticeable improvement can I quit the Avodart, continue the daily dose of Propecia and expect to retain the same “holding pattern” I have now? A: If Avodart is helping to maintain the status quo then you can expect to lose some [...]
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Topic: Drugs (Medications)
Tags: Avodart/Dutasteride, Hair Loss Medication, Multiple Medications, Propecia/Finasteride
Posted by Robert M. Bernstein M.D. at 10:19 am
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