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Finasteride and Minoxidil: Playing a Piano with Two Hands

Published on December 18, 2011 by

Many patients ask me which is better finasteride (Propecia) or minoxidil (Rogaine)? Or, do I have to take both if I am already on one of them? The answer to the first question is that I personally believe that 70% of the results from medical management comes from finasteride so as a single treatment option […]

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Persistent Sexual Dysfunction with Finasteride: A New Study

Published on April 17, 2011 by

What has been making rounds on the Internet this past week is a shocking report in the Journal of Sexual Medicine that states that finasteride (marketed as Propecia) for hair loss can cause permanent impotence and related sexual problems. Merck, the manufacturer of the product, has reported between 3 to 8% incidence of sexual side […]

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