Suggest Treatment For ED And Pattern Hair Loss While On Finax

Posted on Mon, 13 Apr 2015

Question: Hi Doctor,

I am Male aged 25 from XXXXXXX XXXXXXX I am suffering from pattern hair loss I am using finax 1mg for the past 1 month. I read about the side effects of finax such as temporary impotence and erectile dysfunction. But, I am not facing any of the problems.

So, I wanted to know if the tablet I am taking is correct.

Also, wanted to know if taking the tablet can help me growing new hair. I started having hair fall problem 2 years back.

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Don't worry,continue treatment

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand your concern regarding your problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
Finasteride is one of the most effective and commonly used medicines for male pattern hair loss.
The side effects like impotence are very very rare and also are completely reversible in nature.. which means that in case one develops such problem..then stopping the medicine will result in return of normal potency.
Now in your case.. Since you have not noticed any problems after starting the medicine,I would advise you to continue taking it regularly for one year at least. In addition,apply minoxidil five percent lotion one ml twice daily over the affected area of scalp. This will help in early re growth of hair.

Hope it helps

Dr XXXXXXX Paul

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (35 minutes later)

Thank you doctor. Can it help me in regrow hair that has been lost 2 years back?

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hair re growth is possible

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

Yes it will surely help in stopping further hair fall and will also help in re growth of some lost hair.
But it is very important that you follow the treatment regularly for months together and have regular follow ups with your treating doctor or here on this forum.

Dr XXXXXXX Paul

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (29 minutes later)

Thank you. Will it be life time medication? Or will I need to take it for a specific time period?

Also, please let me know what among the following medicine will give good results

finast
fincar
finax
finasteride

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Take treatment

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

You need to take it for a maximum of one year.
After that,you can only continue with the topical treatment if required.
Take tablet finax.

Dr XXXXXXX Paul

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