hello sir! i m 28years/male suffering from hair loss for the last 7 years.my scalp is oily.now i have been using finasteride tab 1mg for the last four months,shampoo containg miconazole and ZPTO.now my hair loss is under control.my qs.is for how long should i take finasterid

Question (Posted on : 23 Jan 2009 )

hello sir! i m 28years/male suffering from hair loss for the last 7 years.my scalp is oily.now i have been using finasteride tab 1mg for the last four months,shampoo containg miconazole and ZPTO.now my hair loss is under control.my qs.is for how long should i take finasteride?also can i apply mometasone lotion on to scalp to improve my hair growth.thanku

Doctor's Response (Posted on : 23 Jan 2009 )

You have to be careful with finasteride, it can cause erectile dysfunction and gynecomastia on long term use. Mometasone is a steroid preparation and has no known benefits for hair growth - minoxidil is a better choice.

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