Was Propecia Originally for Treatment of Prostate Enlargement?

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Was Propecia Originally for Treatment of Prostate Enlargement?

the prostate, is this true? -- M.D., New Hyde Park, N.Y. A: Propecia (finasteride 1mg)

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What You Should Know: Topical vs. Oral Hair Loss Medications

dical – Center for Hair Restoration, says on the topic. Which is more effective—topical or oral finasteride?

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Avodart (Dutasteride)

tic benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH). Dutasteride is not approved for the treatment of male pattern hair loss. Like finasteride (the active ingredient in

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Is Propecia Persistent Side Effects Study Reported in the Media Flawed?

Q: As a Propecia

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Curriculum Vitae

SHRS) 2011-Present International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) Task Force on Finasteride Adverse Events

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l Laser Therapy (LLLT) may offer supplementary benefits for hair regrowth, it should not be considered a replacement for FDA-approved treatments like Finasteride or Minoxidil. The long-term efficacy of LLLT remains uncertain, and it is generally regarded as a complementary treatment. Laser Therapy Devices LaserCap The LaserCap is a hermetically sealed, dome-shaped membrane that contains 224 individual 650nm 5mW lasers. The main advantages of this laser are the large number of diodes and the fact that it is portable, allowing the person to do normal activities during treatment. The user can perform most routine daily activities when using this device. The LaserCap fits inside most hats and is powered by a small belt-clip battery pack, making it easily portable. The user can perform almost any activity during use of the device. » HairMax LaserComb The HairMax LaserComb, cleared by the FDA as a Class II medical device in January 2007, is a compact version of the larger laser therapy units used by hair clinics in other countries to stimulate hair to increase in thickness and make the hair appear fuller. This home product has teeth that part the hair to potentially enable the laser light to reach the scalp in…

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Is Hair Loss Treatment with Avodart Safe?

ation in ways other than for which it was specifically approved. That said, the use of dutasteride certainly requires a doctor's supervision. Like finasteride (the active ingredient in Proscar and Propecia), dutasteride blocks the enzyme 5-alpha reductase that converts testosterone to DHT (DHT is a key hormone that causes hair loss). However, unlike finasteride, which only inhibits the Type I form of the enzyme, dutasteride inhibits both the Type I and Type II forms. This combined effect lowers circulating DHT more with dutasteride than with finasteride, but also increases the incidence of its side effects. The Type II form of the enzyme (blocked by finasteride) is found predominantly in the hair follicle. The Type I form of the enzyme has been found in the scalp and sebaceous glands, and many other parts of the body, but its exact role in hair growth has not been determined. It is felt that dutasteride's ability to dramatically lower serum levels of DHT is what makes it a more potent medication in hair loss. When considering the safety of dutasteride, one should consider the following:

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Is Avodart Hair Loss Medication Safe for Male with Early Hair Loss?

s-avodart-safe/">Is Avodart Safe?" My son, who is in his mid-20s, has been taking Dutasteride for hair loss for about two years now. He had tried Finasteride earlier but without much benefit. Medical supervision regarding Dutasteride is not available in Australia as the drug has not been released here yet. -- N.V., Melbourne, Australia I am concerned by your remarks that there is no biologic model to show the long-term safety of Dutasteride (as opposed to Finasteride). Would you suggest that he goes back to taking Finasteride? We would be grateful for your advice.