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Propecia and the Crooked Penis

Ok, I just have to ask. I have been searching around for information regarding pros/cons of starting propecia. I came to a web forum in which several people were discussing the fact that propecia made their penis crooked. I have not read this anywhere in the side effects category listed with Merck. Is this a real possibility?

I highly doubt your penis will grow crooked after taking Propecia (finasteride 1mg). Many men are born with a penis that leans to one side or the other (example, Wikipedia – Chordee). What you read on that web forum just goes to show how the internet can be misleading and you must take all the information available with a grain of salt.

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Discouraged about hair loss and can’t get a date

It is discouraging. What’s interesting about human attraction and looks is, the most important factors are those you cannot change. Your height. Your hair. Your facial characteristics. Can’t get a date! Turns out being fit working out and being muscular doesn’t actually matter. Dressing nice matters but can’t compensate a lack of something genetically determined. I’m so bummed out how important the genetics code is to be successful in this area

Quality women often focus on what is inside your head not what is on top. Women who are superficial look for a package that may not be what they want when the wrapping is off.


2019-03-26 18:17:33Discouraged about hair loss and can’t get a date

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Propecia for Women

a short while ago, you answered a question on the use of Propecia in women. It was your feeling that this drug is not indicated in women, yet some doctors are using it in women. Are there any indications for female Propecia use?

There is no long term studies on safety in women for Propecia, but there are certain conditions that cause a woman to make a great deal of male hormones and as such, may actually develop a male patterned hair loss. In these diseases and only in a woman past child bearing years, a trial of Propecia may be indicated, but the patient must be made aware of the possible appearance of conditions that ‘theoretically’ may develop which could impact the breast, uterine and ovarian organs. For example, cancer risks have never been studied when a women is placed on Propecia and those women who are genetically prone to breast, uterine or ovarian cancer may find themselves at greater risk.

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Do Chicken, Oysters, Beef, Other Foods Increase Testosterone, Leading to Hair Loss?

I read all sorts of foods naturally raise testosterone levels, from garlic to oysters to chicken to lean beef to brussel sprouts to broccoli. So this must be normal and not contribute at all to hair loss right? These foods are considered healthy. Does eating chicken (which doesn’t have any external hormones added to it in the US) increase testosterone? And I read alcohol, sugar, caffeine lower testosterone and boost estrodiol. And that soybeans and tofu a phytoestrogens should be avoided by people wanting to increase natural testosterone. Similarly, working out and increased T levels with that should be normal.

I’ve also read that caffeine is both an in vitro cure for hair loss as well as something that boosts cortisol in the body and since cortisol is from the adrenal gland, that contributes to hair loss. What’s the deal here?

By the way, great episode on TLC Monday night.

Please do not focus too much on testosterone and hormones. If you are male and balding, it is most likely genetic. If you have the genes for hair loss, even normal or low levels of testosterone will cause balding. You may be trying to maximize everything by limiting hormones etc, but it doesn’t really work. If you are going to go bald, you will go bald. The best medical intervention we have thus far is finasteride (Propecia). However, even Propecia does not completely stop balding.


2008-06-17 16:37:44Do Chicken, Oysters, Beef, Other Foods Increase Testosterone, Leading to Hair Loss?

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Propecia and the Prostate, a Comment from One of Our Readers.

It isn’t just an issue of the prostate shrinking. The attached article points out that there is atrophy (tissue wasting) and apoptosis (cell death) in the prostate as well. You can do a quick Google search to see that there are hundreds of thousands of guys who have used Propecia and despite stopping the drug, still report having watery semen with reduced volumes.

Yes, I don’t doubt that for a moment. I know of one family member that stopped Finasteride after 15 years and had a full return of his semen to its normal level and consistency, so that means that the results vary with people.

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Propecia vs Hair Transplants

thanks so much for your reply i really appreciate it. i dont mind taking all the medication for the hair loss but i would rather prefer to get the hair transplant because it will last forever and then i dont need to worry about taking a tablet or putting minoxidil on twice a day. i would rather just get it over and done with so i dont have to worry about it anymore and it will also be good for my self esteem and confidence. what do you recommend?

Here, my age and experience come into place for value. If you are not going to get really bald because your final hair loss pattern is a simple Class 3, 3A or 4A, then you can take the view you discussed. If however, you eventually bald to a Class 6 or 7 pattern (advanced balding), then you will run out of donor hair before the process is complete, unless you are unusually blessed with very high densities. None of us have a crystal ball into our future. The question you should have is, “How bald will I become?” Hair loss is progressive, so chasing hair loss can be a losing proposition for some men. For that reason, I strongly suggest the use of Propecia because there is almost no down side to it, and it will slow down or stop the hair loss for some reasonable time so that you can enjoy your hair. Getting hooked on having expensive hair transplants surgeries on a yearly basis to keep up with progressive hair loss, until you run out of money or donor hair is not what you need.

Propecia is a simple, safe way to make sense of this entire genetic hair loss process.

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Do I need some type of serum for microneedling?

Probably no, is the answer. Some people use topical minoxidil, which might increase the value or value in producing hair, but that is just an educated guess on my part.

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Proscar Prescription

Hi Dr. Rassman,

I was wondering if it would be possible for you to write me a prescription for Proscar which I can cut into 4 pieces. If not, do you know a physician who will? Also, is there a good method for cutting it evenly? Thank you.

Yes, I can write a Proscar precription for you, but you will have to come into the office for a check-up and diagnosis. Since you indicated you are in the Orange County area, you’re not too far from my Los Angeles office. You can use a pill cutter to cut the pill into 4 or 5 parts. These are sold in every pharmacy for a dollar or two.

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Do Propecia Haters Have an Agenda?

Hello Dr. Rassman, I was just curious if you’ve ever come upon this web site: mypropeciasideeffects.com. This guy doesn’t seem real pleased with his Propecia experience. I’m not sure if he’s got an agenda or if he’s just a worst case scenerio. Any legitimacy to his claims?

Thank-you for your time

Not everyone will be happy with every choice they make. Propecia is an elective medication to treat a cosmetic issue. If someone is concerned about the possible risks from the medication, simply don’t take it. The fact is, I’ve yet to see a good clinical study that shows any side effect is permanent and studies have shown the side effects are seen in less than 2% of men. I have no idea if he’s got an agenda, but I’ve written about this issue many times before:

  1. Recommending Finasteride Despite Web Forum Outrage
  2. Can You Dismiss Propecia Information on the Web?
  3. Propecia Causes Damage to the Penis — If It’s on the Internet, It Must Be True!
  4. Propecia Info on the Internet Has Me Worried!