How Does Propecia Help In Hair Loss?

Posted on Thu, 29 Jan 2015

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Question : What does propecia do for hair loss also does it cause loss of sex drive

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It has side effects

Detailed Answer:
hello
Procepia or Finasteride is helpful in controlling alopecia.
Reversible loss of libido is a documted side effect of the drug.
However I have not seen any such case in my clinical practice.
It is better to avoid oral Finasterid and apply topical.
Topical preparations are available .
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (8 hours later)

could you reccomend any topicals or products for hair loss

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Biotin and minoxidil

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
Biotin causes hair growth.
It is one of the component of hair building unit.
It also promotes utilization of proteins by hair.
Use minoxidil topical lotion along with biotin.
Its a good treatment.
Regarding food you can take any diet rich in protein.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar