Hello there. I am Ajay. I was prescribed by the doctor to use Finasteride 1 mg for male pattern baldness. Should I use this till my hair loss stops or even more period? Is it my hair loss will start again if I stop using the drug? Please suggest me on this.

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Dr. Narasimhalu C.R.V.Dermatologist18yrs exp

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It's for specific period of time. You are suffering from hormonal changes causing androgenetic alopecia. Treatment depends on the grade of hair loss. It has got seven grades. So, medicine depends on the grade. It's possible to get the hair growing back by Medicine. Not to worry. Even baldness can be made normal. Send photos of your scalp for proper diagnosis and treatment. androgenetic alopecia Treatment

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