I'm suffering from androgenic alopecia. I want to take finasteride or dutasteride for prevent hair loss. But i'm concerned about one thing I heard. It can cause permanent side effects like ped even after discontinuation of the drug. Please help.
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Yes, many patients have reported such effects.
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Do you have dandruff problem also. Regularly wash your hair with mild shampoo. 1. Vitamin for hair loss.(a, b and c) 2. Enrich diet with protein. 3. Do warm coconut oil massage. Take coconut oil and heat it up so that it is warm, but not too hot. Massage your scalp with this hot oil for a few minutes. 4. Avoid brushing wet hair. 5. Keep yourself hydrated. 6. Put on a shower cap for an hour then shampoo your hair. It helps to stop hair loss and promote hair growth. 7. Avoid hairstyles that pull on the hairline. 8. Ditch hair tools that use high heat. 9. Be wary of chemical processing. 10. Drink water to hydrate your body. U can mix arnica q and jaborandi q equal quantity. Apply on scalp with the help of cotton. Wash hair next day. Do it twice a week homeopathy is a very effective for this problem n has very encouraging results. Consult online for medicine n further details.
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No need to start finasteride. Start other medicines like Cap VitoShine once a day and apply Togrow hair serum, it doesn't contain any hormonal preparation and will be effective for hair loss suppression.
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Hello Mr. lybrate-user. Ped and decreased libido have been reported but a. In a very small percentage of patients b. Some reports have found its more of a psychological scare to patients c. It's reversible on stopping the medicine. You could ask your dermatologist for other ways to help with your alopecia. Hope this helps. Best wishes.
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Side effects can happen in 1-2% of patients on the med. Most studies have shown the side effects to be reversible. Now even if you r still worried about it, there is topic finasteride available now which reduces the side effect risk of finasteride even further.
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no .. treatment depends on the grade...You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain medications without any side effects. Treatment depends on the grade of hair loss. So, it's a must for diagnosing which grade, you are in for an effective treatment. Please send photos of your head, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.
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