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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After Hair Transplant, Should One Take Propecia Hair Loss Medication?
September 23rd, 2005Are There Sexual Side Effects from Propecia Hair Loss Medication?
July 20th, 2005Q: I had some side effects from Propecia 1mg a day after being on the medication for about 10 days that included decreased sex drive and difficulty in holding an erection. I would like to try to continue taking the medication. What should I do?
A: First, you should discuss this with your prescribing physician. In [...]
When Can One Take Aspirin Before and After Hair Transplant Procedure?
May 16th, 2005Q: I am taking a baby aspirin to prevent heart disease and I heard that I should stop this medication before my hair transplant. How long should I stop for?
A: You should discontinue the aspirin 10 days prior to your hair restoration procedure.
Other NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) need only be stopped 3 days before the [...]
Will Increased Propecia Dosage Improve Hair Growth?
April 28th, 2005Q: I have been taking Propecia for three months. Would it help to up my dose?
A: For most people (of average body weight of approximately 150 pounds) 1 mg is the ideal dose.
This is a statistical statement, however. There are some people who fall outside the bell curve. As we don’t know who these people [...]
When Can One Judge Effectiveness of Treatment with Propecia Hair Loss Medication?
February 7th, 2005Q: I was wondering why you chose two years as the amount of time one should wait to judge the effectiveness of Propecia. Have you had patients who only saw results after that long? Why does Merck say 3-6 months and Dr. Rassman at New Hair say 6-8 months? I know these numbers aren’t arbitrary, [...]
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