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My dermatologist has prescribed me with Finax 1mg for controlling hairfall, hair thinning and receding hairline.
I have read about it's various side effects related to sexual health of the male.
Should I consume it orally or ask my dermat to give better substitutes ?
And what about Topical Finasteride?
Can I use topical instead of oral?
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Finasteride acts by decreasing male sexual hormone so concurrently have side effects like Decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, ejaculation disorders, Gynecomastia, Depression or anxiety etc.
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Finasteride can have several side effects , like
Sexual side effects: Decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, and ejaculation disorders.
Hormonal changes: Gynecomastia ,changes in testosterone levels. Mood changes: Depression or anxiety in some users.
Most side effects are rare and may diminish over time,
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Topical finasteride is also a good option, talk to your dermatologist regarding this
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Side effects is infrequent.
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No need to worry.
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Im off the opinion that topical fenasteride is a good and viable alternative but for those who have grade 1 / 2 androgenic alopecia ....
In your case as your dermatologist has already administered you oral fenasteride im off the assumption that your degree of alopecia must be grade 3/4 ...
The latest studies even though show that the sexual side effects are minimal but we cant negate them totally...
Your situation is at a risk vs benifit angle ... Its upto you to decide if you want a less potent but decent alternative in terms of topical fenasteride or keep on taking oral meds
If you switch to topical alternative i must recommend derma stamping of minimum of 1 mm on scalp 2 times a week
before applying fenasteride and minoxidil combination... It has proven to increase the circulation and drug absorption on your scalp
Hope this helps you to decide the further course of treatment
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Doesn't affect much.
Let me know if you want further evaluation.🙂
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Dermatologist has advised for a particular reason. Its side effect on sexual health is negligible. Contact your dermatologist to discuss the substitutes if possible in case if you are facing big problems.
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Finesteride 1 mg is commonly prescribed medication for androgenic alopecia,, which is your case I think
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We're quite hesitant in prescribing oral finasteride in young men as the sexual side effects can be lost lasting even on stopping the drug. Topical finasteride has 5-34% amount of blood DHT reducing effect thereby a very acceptable alternative.
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You should really discuss with your dermatologist about getting on with this medicine.
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You don't need to worry about anything
Dosage of 1 mg is well tolerated
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if you still are anxious about it you can use topical finax too. there are even better medications for you for topical application
kindly consult!
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No need to worry
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No sir
This 1mg finax is well tolerated
You need not to worry about this
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If you find any symptoms regarding your queries feel free to consult your dermat
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Finasteride 1 mg is commonly prescribed for androgenic alopecia (hair loss) and is generally well-tolerated. However, it’s natural to have concerns regarding potential side effects, especially those related to sexual health. While some studies suggest a low risk of side effects like decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, or reduced semen volume, these are relatively uncommon, especially at the 1 mg dose.
Topical Finasteride has been explored as an alternative, and although it might reduce the risk of systemic side effects, the long-term efficacy compared to the oral form is still being researched. You can discuss this option with your dermatologist, but oral Finasteride remains the more proven approach for now.
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Medication under prescription if a doctor is advisable
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Consultation for detailed discussion is advisable
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For hair fall,finasteride is given in 1 mg strength,very unlikely to cause side effects.You can ask your dermatologist for the alternative if you are concerned about it.
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Yes, you should get all doubts cleared by visiting the dermatologist
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Side effect is rare.
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kindly consult treating doctor for the same.
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Your dermatologist is the right person to cure your issue.if he has prescribed he must have diagnosed good and bad .so trust him or consult another dermat.
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I suggest you should consult your Dermatologist again without collecting opinions from various Doctors who are not Dermatologists .
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Dr. Saurabh Tiwari
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Lucknow
Connect
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Dr. Sanghpriya Gautam
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Delhi
Connect please
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Dr. Vamshi Krishna Koppula
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Karimnagar
Yess steroids have adverse effects on body but still we have to use it some times so for further evaluation consult on practo
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Dr. Mohit Pawar
General Physician
4 yrs exp
New Delhi
You should consider and take .
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Consult if sideeffects
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Dr. Sarika Rautwar
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Kindly consult
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Dr. Faisal Naved Mansoori
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Bhopal
The dose of finasteride for hair treatment is so less which cannot affect sexual health of patients. So no need to worry about this.
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
At this dose, side effects are not much. However I advise to discuss once with your dermatologist before starting.
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Dr. Pawan Kumar Dutta
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Delhi
Follow the treating Doctor
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Dr. Mohammed Salman Mohiuddin
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Hyderabad
You can follow doctor advise
Don't worry
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Hingoli
need more information
kindly consult
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
General Physician
20 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please consult
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
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Pune
Follow your doctor advise
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Dr. Zaheer Ahmad
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Bareilly
Dnt worry
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Dr. Anmol Kudal
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Nashik
It has very rare side effects don't worry
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Dr. Anubha Singh
General Physician
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Jhansi
If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Danish Qureshi
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Jaipur
This side effect is infrequent
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Dr. Mohamed Riyaz
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Chennai
Consult the dermatologist again
Don't hesitate to ask the same question
Because you are going to get follow up for your treatment with the same dermatologist
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Dr. V R Tindwani
Family Physician
51 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Finasteride is used for this purpose, largely safe medicine side effects infrequent
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as -
Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
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Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
• keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life .
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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy
Urologist
13 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
You can use no worries.
It is beneficial.
Use more of zinc supplements.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried food and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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