Q: I have been on Propecia for approximately 5 years. What does Propecia do to your PSA level, lower it or make it higher? Also, what would you consider a normal level while on Propecia?
A: Finasteride 1mg a day lowers your PSA around 50%. Therefore, when patients are taking finasteride, the PSA reading should be [...]
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Can Hair Loss Treatment with Propecia Effect Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Level?
February 13th, 2007Can Hair Loss Increase on Propecia for Four Months?
February 12th, 2007Q: I believe I am an “early” IIIA or IVA. I am not losing any hair on the back of the scalp. There is no substantial hereditary hair loss on either side of the family, but I began taking Propecia four months ago and recently noticed a dramatic thinning of hair on the top (front) [...]
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 [...]
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 hair, [...]
Which is More Effective Hair Loss Treatment: Minoxidil (Rogaine) or Finasteride (Propecia)?
January 25th, 2007Q: Will Propecia and Minoxidil reverse some of the miniaturization going on with someone with thinning hair? If I do need a hair transplant will I have to stay on these medications?
A: Yes, both minoxidil (Rogaine) and finasteride (Propecia, Proscar) affect the miniaturization of the hair follicles and help restore the shrunken follicles to cosmetically [...]
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