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Suggest Alternative Medication In Place Of Finasteride

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Posted on Wed, 28 Dec 2016
Question: Hello Doctor,
I would like to know if there is some really good and safe alternative for Finasteride to control hair loss?
I know of some but not sure if it is really effective. Will applying minoxidil suffice?

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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Minoxidil should suffice, no alternative to finasteride

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
If your hair loss is not very severe applyling minoxidil should suffice.
You can consider taking tablet androanagen along with it as it doesn't have side effects of finasteride.
There are no other alternatives to finasteride.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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Suggest Alternative Medication In Place Of Finasteride

Brief Answer: Minoxidil should suffice, no alternative to finasteride Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for being at healthcaremagic If your hair loss is not very severe applyling minoxidil should suffice. You can consider taking tablet androanagen along with it as it doesn't have side effects of finasteride. There are no other alternatives to finasteride. Regards Dr Asmeet