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Expert: Hairman Date: 5/17/2005 Subject: About dosage of Finasteride and Minoxidil...
Question Hi,
I am Stanley Lyndon, 19, India. I started to feel my hairline rising up from like 3 years ago. I recently researched the internet and found that there are two medications which actually work for hair losses.
I found finasteride and minoxidil to be the two.
I found two variants of finasteride. 1 mg PROPECIA and 5 mg PROSCAR tablets. And, in minoxidil, I found 2% lotion and 5% lotion.
Now, I am confused about the dosage. For my age and sex (male), should I take finasteride 5 mg one tablet a day after supper? [But, somewhere I saw that Proscar is for shrinking the prostrate! So, would this 5mg become a overdose for me, and cause shrinking of my prostrate, or something like that?] If taking 1mg tablets, how many per day should I take for best effect with least side effects, and when all should I take them?
Also, about minoxidil, there won't be any problems taking 5% right? But, I read somewhere that minoxidil is only effective for top-most edge of the head and not effective for the hair just above forehead? Is that true? My hair is balding like 3 inches above the point between my 2 eyebrows, and about 4.5 inches above each temple. So, should I use the lotion? It's pretty expensive here too!
Please help me. I would be eagerly waiting for your reply. (I have no other medical complaints).
Answer Stanley,
The Minoxidil is a topical treatment, not a medication, and helps increase the blood flow to the scalp. The dosage should be safe.
Propecia however, is a medication taken internally. And as such, it shuold be monitored by a physician, as to appropriate dosage for you and the possible side effects.
In the state here, Propecia is only available by prescription.
Best of luck to you.
Stephe (Hairman)
