Male pattern baldness is something that exists commonly and everywhere. It is something that many men experience in their lifetime. This is backed by the fact that at least 85% of men are affected by this when they are about to turn 50. These findings were recorded by the American Hair Loss Association. Finasteride is …
Author: Dr. Ben Behnam, MD FAAD Board Certified Dermatologist Oral finasteride, also known as Propecia, is an oral medication that has been prescribed by physicians for decades for hair loss. It works in the majority of patients by reducing hair loss and stimulating hair growth however there are side effects. One of the most concerning …
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Author: Dr. Ben Behnam, MD FAAD Board Certified Dermatologist Oral finasteride, also known as Propecia, is an oral medication that has been prescribed by physicians for decades for hair loss. It works in the majority of patients by reducing hair loss and stimulating hair growth however there are side effects. One of the most concerning …
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Author: Dr. Ben Behnam, MD FAAD Board Certified Dermatologist The gold standard for hair loss has always been oral finasteride, also known as Propecia(R). However, over the last several years, many physicians have stopped prescribing oral finasteride due to the risks of sexual side effects, which may be permanent in some cases. Doctors have started …