Can I for instance use:
Propecia pills
Hairmax
Organic shampooAll at once? What is the best combo? Your advice is appreciated. Thanks!
There is no “best combo”. I do not endorse any products. I only prescribe medication such as Propecia (finasteride 1mg), because it works. All others are “buyer beware” as far as I’m concerned. With respect to the Hairmax laser, I have written extensively on that topic (here).
Hi Doc.
Can propecia prevent hairloss from stress? Can it stop stress from affecting my hair?? And can It bring back hair that was lost due to extreme stress? Not too much was lost, and since the stress ended right before starting Propecia, do you think that the med has enough time to kick in and save those poor lil old hairs??? (At the hairline.. the left corner has lost a bit of hair, I think beyond the mature hairline, about half an inch. There’s still hair but VERY low density, I can practically count them with my fingers.) Thanks Alot.I’ve asked many questions before, and I’m sure they weren’t answered since you had similar qs before. But I would REALLy appreciate it if you answered this one
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Thanks.
Propecia (finasteride) treats hair loss from genetic male pattern hair loss. It works for hair loss due to stress in those who have the genetic predisposition to hair loss and have miniaturization of the hair. That being said, stress can accelerate genetic male pattern hair loss.
i was diagnosed with having a ring worm on my scalp. I was prescribed Ketoknonazole shampoo, Lamisil and 5mg tabs of Biotin Forte. Since then I have lost my health insurance so OTC I purchaed Biotin 300 mcg tab. How many tabs should i taken to reach the 5mg dose?
You should take medications as prescribed by your doctor. There is no shortcut to treating a fungal infection (ringworm). If you don’t take the medication as directed, your ringworm may get worse! The loss of medical insurance should not be a reason for taking a second class approach to your problem.
Dr. Rassman,
I took Propecia for two years and had seen great results with my hair loss when I began to notice dark circles around my eyes. This made me stop taking the drug three months ago, and the dark circles have virtually disappeared. However, immediately after stopping to take the drug I developed puffy nipples and I can actually feel the enlarged glands under my nipples. I’ve read about gynecomastia and Propecia, but the side effects seem to appear when taking the drug, and not after stopping it. I wonder if you might have any insight on the matter. I’m hoping that this is my body’s reaction to the hormonal change and that over time my nipples will return to normal (there’s no fat accumulation, only gland enlargement).
Thank You
I highly doubt that dark circles under your eyes are from Propecia and this is not a reported known side effect. It may be a coincidence or the fact that you were tired and not getting enough rest, so look for external causes of dark circles.
Gynecomastia is one of the rare side effects of Propecia, but you are correct in stating that it occurs while you are using it (not stopping it). You need to see a doctor for further evaluation and physical examination. Gynecomastia is often the result of hormone manipulation. Are you taking steroids?
I’m 19 and a freshman in college. I’ve been stressed these last two semesters over grades and other things and I noticed in January that my hair was thinning at the hairline on both sides. There are people in my family who are losing hair, but their hair loss didn’t even begin until they were in their 40’s, 50’s and 60’s and it’s still not bad. I just wanted to know if this is likely from the stress or if it’s genetic since it’s forming in the male pattern baldness form. The hair loss is giving me even more stress and I don’t know what to do. I’m thinking about using propecia.
While emotional or physical stress may be a factor in hair loss, you may also have a component of genetic hair loss. There is no way for me to tell you or diagnose your condition via the internet. You need to see a doctor for a good diagnosis and a miniaturization study to see if there is a pattern (such as male pattern hair loss) to your hair loss problem. The good news is that if you have genetic balding, the drug Propecia (finasteride) can slow or stop it in a reasonable percentage of young men. At your age, clearly you need a Master Plan for your hair loss process.
I only took propecia for a week until i encountered sexual side effects. Ive been off the drug for close to a month now and the issues seem to be resolving themselves all except for decreased ejaculate volume. There is quite a noticable difference in amounts, possibly less than half the volume than before. I have an upcoming appointment with my doctor to discuss this and I was just wondering what treatments you might recommend, so i could bring it up with my doctor and see what he thinks. Thanks.
I’d give it a few more weeks, as time should solve the problem that is left. Of course, you should speak with your doctor about this if you are concerned.
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I’m 23, male… Normally I have healthy hair as does everyone in my family, but about 6 months ago I took Forza-T that I think caused my hair to thin out. Forza-T boosts testosterone, so I figured my DHT level got too high. So I took DHT blockers just recently and that made it worse! My hair is noticeably thinner/weaker, and overall I just feel unhealthy compared to how I was before. I’m positive the DHT blockers caused it because I noticed a significant difference in my hair and skin within minutes of taking them. Anyway, is this permanent or is there something I can do to fix the problem… in a natural way. i’m scared to take anything now that’s not completely natural. Thank you!
Forza-T claims an increase in free testosterone from the use of this product. There is, of course, no proof, but if you take that claim at face value, it will almost certainly increase hair loss.
You sound like you are playing with fire. DHT blockers (I am assuming that you are talking about finasteride as that is the only FDA-approved medication for treating hair loss that blocks DHT on the market today) will NEVER give you an instant change. Please note that hair above the skin is dead, not alive, so it could not possibly change in minutes. Are you possibly body dysmorphic?
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I am (female) developing face hair ever since I started Rogaine. I believe that the Rogaine is helping. What can I do?
I have seen many women who report this. Usually, the hair is a fine, baby hair. You can bleach it or shave it off. Shaving will not make the facial hair thick, so I would not worry about that.
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Hello,
Im 24 years old and have been taking Propecia 6 months prior to my surgery and have been doing so ever since. In which now I am 4 months post op. I had 1500 grafts done, 500 in each temple and 500 in the crown.
I still have some mild numbness since the surgery directly on the top of my head in the non recipient sites. This area was very dense and now is very thin and I believe it is due to the numbness. Can you tell me generally when the numbness starts to subside. As well will that density come back or is it safe to say my hair will continue to be this thin?
Thank you.
It sounds like you have two different things happening. At 24 years old, if you thinned after surgery, you probably experienced ’shock loss’. Do you know if the hair you lost was miniaturized? Miniaturized hairs are the ones at risk for shock loss. Propecia has wiped out most of the hair loss caused by the surgery that we experienced prior to Propecia’s availability on the market, but there is (of course) no guarantee that it will wipe out all of the risks of shock loss.
As for the numbing you’re feeling — all numbness should be gone by now. You need to go back to your doctor and ask these questions or get a second opinion if your doctor does not give you satisfactory answers.
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I am 19 years old and male pattern baldness runs in my family. I was prescribed finasteride (propecia) to ward off male pattern baldness and have been taking it for 5 months. I recently stopped taking it, however, because I have not yet fully developed my facial hair and fear that the DHT-inhibiting effects of finasteride will delay or completely cancel my full development of facial hair. So far, I have upper lip hair, chin hair, and sideburns, but little on the cheeks and under the chin. Please let me know if my concerns are valid or if finasteride does not affect the development of facial hair and I should continue taking it. Thank you
I have answered a similar question question before here — Will Finasteride Harm My Growing Body?
There is a theoretical possibility that Propecia might suppress facial hair development, but I can not be sure of it. The actual dose of finasteride might be too small to impact facial hair development, but as facial hair takes years to evolve, I do not know of any way to be sure.
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