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Dermatology • Alopecia
Do you offer finasteride to teenagers with androgenetic alopecia?
Do you have an age cutoff?
I see 16-18 years olds on occasion who are already developing androgenetic alopecia. I'm curious to know if other dermatologists are offering finasteride at these ages given that these "pre-adults" are still developing, so to speak.
Answer from: at Community Practice
I have offered topical compounded minoxidil + latanoprost + finasteride with fairly good results on younger patients with early onset andro alopecia.
I have them alternate Ketoconazole shampoo and Caffeinated Shampoo (ie Alpecin C1).
I also briefly discuss low-level laser therapy that can be u...
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at Tanner Clinic
Thanks @Young. Topical finasteride is probably a g...
Thanks @Young. Topical finasteride is probably a g...
Answer from: at Community Practice
Hair on the head is likely more important than on the face for most young men.
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at Rush University
I’ve had my beard since age 18, and wouldn&r...
I’ve had my beard since age 18, and wouldn&r...
at Tanner Clinic
Good point!
Good point!
at Epiphany Dermatology
As a counterpoint to Dr. @Bressack’s comment...
As a counterpoint to Dr. @Bressack’s comment...
at Tanner Clinic
Very true, it's worth a nuanced discussion to dete...
Very true, it's worth a nuanced discussion to dete...
Thanks Dr. @Tosti. Very interesting and helpful in...
Arguably, they would prefer scalp hair over the be...