Can One Vary Dosage of Propecia Hair Loss Medication in Treatment of Hair Loss?

December 14th, 2005

Q: I am not yet ready for a hair transplant but am considering Propecia. What is your opinion on the “optimal dose”? I know Merck recommends 1 mg, but could I get away with taking less? Or would I get a better result by taking more (2-3 mgs)?
A: You may get away with 0.5 mg [...]

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Does Propecia Hair Loss Medication Reverse Early Hair Loss or Thinning in Frontal Scalp?

September 27th, 2005

Q: I have early frontal thinning and was told that I am a Norwood Class 4A. I have been taking Propecia for several years. I recently went to see a doctor who told me go off Propecia and consider a hair transplant, since there is “no scientific evidence that Propecia works in the front of [...]

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After Hair Transplant, Should One Take Propecia Hair Loss Medication?

September 23rd, 2005

Q: I have heard that you should take Propecia for 6 to 12 months following a hair transplant. Is this correct?
A: I would only use Propecia if you plan to continue the medication long-term.
That said, Propecia — the brand name of the hair loss drug finasteride — is very helpful in preventing further hair loss. [...]

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What is "Shock Fall Out" After Hair Transplant?

September 8th, 2005

Q: What is “shock fall out”?
A: Shedding after a hair transplant is also referred to by the very ominous sounding term “shock fall out.” The correct medical term is “effluvium” which literally means shedding. It is usually the miniaturized hair (i.e. the hair that is at the end of its lifespan due to genetic balding) [...]

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Does Hair Grow More Slowly After Second Hair Transplant or After First Transplant?

August 24th, 2005

Q: This is my second hair transplant and is seems like it is growing more slowly than my first. Is this normal?
A: It is common for a second hair transplant to take a bit longer to grow than the first, so this should be expected. It is also possible that there is some shedding from [...]

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