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About Peter J. Panagotacos, <B>M.D.</B>
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I have 30 years experience in the field of medical and surgical Hair Restoration and am Board Certified in Dermatology and Hair Restoration Surgery.

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I have 30 years experience in the field of medical and surgical Hair Restoration and am Board Certified in Dermatology and Hair Restoration Surgery. More information can be found at my website www.hairdoc.com
 
   

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Hair Loss - risk of taking avodart


Expert: Peter J. Panagotacos, <B>M.D.</B> - 5/22/2007

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i have taken propecia for about 8 months now. at the start, the results were amazing, i started growing new hairs and all of my hair was thickening in general. also, i was barely seeing any hairs on my pillow, bathroom sink,etc. Now, I am losing a good amount of hair and I am starting to see bald spots on the side of my head. Should I turn to Avodart now? what are the short term/long term risk for taking avodart?  

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I do not know of any long term risks of taking Avodart. I have been taking it myself for the past two years. It is possible the loss is a temporary shedding caused by something stressful 2 months ago. See your dermatologist to confirm that it is male pattern baldness that has not responded to Propecia which is the problem.

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