Propecia Q&A Journal – Updated Daily!

Propecia is a prescription drug, only for men, due to adverse effects on women, to encourage hair growth.
Saw palmetto is a natural plant which has been shown in tests to do the same (and women can safely use it for hair growth). It can be purchased at health food/ all natural stores or aisles of larger department stores. Should a person only use one at a time? Are their any side effects if both are taken together?

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Sounds like that combination would do quite the number on your prostate. Judging by the findings of the study posted below, it was concluded that Saw Palmetto only reduces the concentration of DHT in prostate tissue, and has no substantial effect on DHT levels in the blood, thus, probably isn’t useful for MPB.

But if you’re looking to shrink your prostate via involution, this would be effective. I’m not a doctor but if you’re worried about side effects, I would say taking both fin and saw palmetto increases your risk of developing impotence from androgen deprivation.

Good luck

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Since Propecia is only available by prescription, that is a good question to ask whomever is prescribing it for you.

Most meds get washed away. I am wondering if Propecia will get washed away or because I only dialyze 3 days a week, if it will still work.

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from what I hear propecia needs to be taken regularly but even diluted it seems to work somewhat. Some people have even been able to split a 1mg pill into 4 and it still works. I had bad side effects from propecia so I stopped taking it long ago. Maybe you should try some topical DHT blocker instead? like revivogen.

The problem is that this particular doctor won’t accept insurance so the visit would cost 0. I asked my regular doctor to refill it, but he hasn’t seen me in a few years and won’t prescribe it without a checkup (he’s not available until August).

I can’t afford to wait until August because then all of the hair I’ve gained would fall out. Are there any quicker ways you know of that I could get the script refilled?

Thanks for your help.

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Find another doctor, period!
There is NO way in hell I would pay a doctor 0 for an office visit for ANY reason, under ANY circumstances to begin with! With OR without insurance!
As for your regular doctor, you ought to switch him out too! Having to wait 1-1/2 to 2 months for an appointment is outrageous!
You need to find a doctor who can better suit your needs. Ask your Insurance provider, a friend or family member to refer you to one.
Chances are you are going to have to wait a bit no matter what you do and may have to play catch up on your hair restoration after you find a new doc, but once you do… things should be easier. Next time, contact the prescribing doctor for a re-script while you still have 2-3 left on the currant one. This will leave you enough room to maneuver if things get complicated again.

I need answers form people using propecia

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For best results, take PROPECIA every day for 12 months. See time line for results.

You may need to take PROPECIA daily for 3 months or more before you see a benefit from taking PROPECIA. If PROPECIA has not worked for you within 12 months, further treatment is unlikely to be of benefit.

PROPECIA can only work over the long term if you continue taking it. If you stop taking PROPECIA, you will likely lose any hair you have gained within 12 months of stopping treatment.

PROPECIA was developed to treat mild to moderate male pattern hair loss on the vertex (top of head) and anterior mid-scalp area (middle front of head) in MEN ONLY. There is not sufficient evidence that PROPECIA works for receding hairlines at the temples.

PROPECIA is for the treatment of male pattern hair loss in MEN ONLY and should NOT be used by women or children.

Hello, I’ve been on propecia for about 2 weeks and have noticed a substantial increase in shedding. Has anyone else had this same issue or is the drug not working correctly for me? I called propecia and they said that it was not a common occurrence (not sure how knowledgeable he actually was)….should I discontinue the drug? Please Help!

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most hair loss treatments have whats known as a “shedding phase”. Where hair that was coming out anyway falls out quicker to make room for newer healthier hair

Which type of doctor should I see to get myself a prescription. It’s a drug for male hair loss

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Dermatologist or your regular family practice doctor.

My hairline is starting to recede pretty bad and I want to do something about it. Unfortunately I do not have health insurance so I don’t have a doctor I can get them through. Do any of you know of a site that’s safe and secure that I can order propecia from? Thank you!

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I’m 19 years old and already showing signs of baldness. I’ve contemplated suicide but I figure either Rogaine or Propecia might be a better option. Do you know anyone who it’s worked for?

Another option I’m considering is hair transplants – thoughts?

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Go to a salon and ask them for a bottle of Nioxxin. If that doesn’t work you can try rogaine, you’re too young to use propecia. If all of that fails, make sure to thank your parents in your suicide note since it’s purely genetic.

Hair transplants can go really badly if you go to the right people, and remember your hairline is only gonna keep moving so you’ll have to keep getting more as you continue to lose hair.

Oh yeah… and don’t wear hats all the time.

I’m 19 years old and already see signs of baldness with a receding crown area. So I grew my hair a medium length to cover it up, and while I’m content with my hair the way it is now…I don’t wanna lose any more. But my question is….is Rogaine and Propecia worth it if I have to buy and use the product for the rest of my life? And do they work? The other option I’m considering is letting it fall out and getting hair transplants later in life.

Answer:

Hi,

Rogaine is proven to regrow hair for both men and women experiencing hereditary hair loss. It works by revitalizing shrunken hair follicles and increasing their size. When you use Rogaine every day, follicles increase in size, and the growing phase becomes longer. The longer growth phase allows normal healthy hair to develop.
Rogaine products are used to treat hereditary hair loss. The checklist below will help you determine if Rogaine is right for you.

Members of your immediate family or extended family, male or female, have experienced hair loss.
You notice more hair than usual in the shower drain, on your pillow, or in your hairbrush.
The skin on your scalp, especially the crown of your head, is more visible.
You’ve changed your hairstyle to cover up your hair loss.

Sound familiar? If two or more of these statements are true for you, you may be experiencing hereditary hair loss. Rogaine may be right for you.

However, there are many conditions, diseases, and hair care practices that can result in excessive hair loss. If you have no family history of hair loss, your hair loss is sudden or patchy, or you do not know the reason for your hair loss, it’s important to talk to your doctor or dermatologist. While Rogaine may not be right for you, your healthcare professional may offer other options.

Hope this helps and good luck.