Should I start?

[solm]

Im 23 years old and have noticed that over the past two months that my hair is definatley falling out faster than normal. I have general thinning on the top of my head. Doctors have said they are not convinced it is male pattern baldness however my dad is bald so I am skeptical. I think my hair is thinning and was hoping someone could help me on whether or not I should start taking propecia.

Any help is awesome.

thanks

 

[solm]

Also my scalp has been itchy only during the time that my hair has been falling out. Anyone know if this is coincidence or related??

Thanks

 

[BALD IS BEAUTIFUL]

Any pic?

 

[flimflam]

Go see another doctor. Seriously.

If they are not convinced it's male pattern baldness - then what the hell is it?

Get on something before you lose all your hair!

 

[UK1]

Also my scalp has been itchy only during the time that my hair has been falling out. Anyone know if this is coincidence or related??

Thanks

It is related.

 

[solm]

 

[solm]

woops how do you post pictures again?

 

[depress]

stay away from propecia. The side effects are crazy.

 

[solm]

my picture is up a few posts

what do people think??

 

[Jm0311]

depress you are definetely one of the very very very few that is saying this. Where is everyone else with that share your opinion?

 

[Jm0311]

http://www.lahairmd.com/info/protecting.htm

 

[Jm0311]

http://www.baldingblog.com/2006/11/20/c ... -propecia/

 

[Jm0311]

http://en.allexperts.com/q/Urology-Male ... estion.htm


i have looked in over 40 different sites.....i have not seen anything that says propecia will cause ED in most people.........looks like its very very rare to me

 

[Jm0311]

looks like nothing but isolated incidents to me...some people are just sensitive to this drug

 

[Jm0311]

Possible health concerns
The UC Berkeley Wellness Letter expressed concern in March 2003 about the unproven long-term safety of Propecia and recommended cutting a standard 1 milligram dose of Propecia into quarters to reduce the cost without reducing its effectiveness.[3] This claim appears to be supported by clinical pharmacological data reviewed by the FDA during Propecia's approval process that suggested that the advantage of taking 1 mg per day over 0.2 mg per day is statisticially small.[4] Some people have unsuccessfully petitioned the FDA to re-examine the approved dosage in light of the statistical evidence and unknown long-term risks.[5] The FDA responded and said that just because the level of DHT found in the scalp was not significantly different does not mean there is a correlation with hair loss. A study would have to show that the benefits of using 0.2 mg and 1 mg were not statistically different. According to the FDA such a study has been performed and a 1 mg dose has a greater benefit.[5]

Supporters of Propecia respond that while the drug must be taken for a lifetime in order to avoid losing hair, future treatments are widely expected by baldness specialists to replace Propecia, which would end the need for continued use. In addition, Propecia is widely considered safe enough to prescribe by health professionals, and is one of the only two FDA-approved baldness treatment products on the market.

 

[Jm0311]

Recognised side-effects, experienced by around 6%-19% of users, include erectile dysfunction, and less often gynecomastia (breast gland enlargement). [1] In trial studies, side effects ceased after dosage was discontinued. An undetermined percentage of men have also reported unwanted side effects remaining months or even years after discontinuing the usage of Propecia. [2]

 

[solm]

Can someone tell from the picture?

 

[hans]

It looks like you may be in an early stage of male pattern baldness with a diffuse pattern. I been on propecia for over a year and i definitely feel like my hair overall has become thicker and fuller. Ask your Doctor about it.