Q: I recently turned 22 and have been on Propecia for about 2.5 years. The amount of hair that de-miniaturized with daily 1 mg peaked about a year ago and I have seen steady thinning since. I feel that I am too young for a hair transplant. My question is whether or not an increase [...]

Q: I am 28 years old and was told that I have early Norwood Class 3 hair loss. I want to have a hair transplant but my doctor told me to use Propecia for 6 months and then come back to discuss surgery. I don’t want to wait that long, what should I do? A: [...]

Q: I am considering taking Propecia, but it I went to my local pharmacy in New York City and it is so expensive. Is there a way I can get it cheaper? A: The website www.drugstore.com sells Propecia online at a reasonable price. A doctor’s prescription is required. Please note that Propecia is not yet [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]