How can I get fin in Canada (GP and Derm turned me down) + questions on minoxidil and PRP
    1/17/2018

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride โ†’

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Minoxidil โ†’

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Platelet-Rich Plasma โ†’

    growth factors taken from your blood and injected into your scalp to stimulate hair

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    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    ๐Ÿ’Š Finasteride (oral)
    ๐Ÿ’ง Minoxidil (topical)
    ๐Ÿ’‰ Platelet-Rich Plasma (injections)
    the tone is ๐Ÿ˜ž negative.

    Other terms

    Treatments for hair loss with a focus on finasteride, minoxidil, and platelet-rich plasma (PRP). The user discussed their family history of balding, asked questions about the effectiveness of different treatments, and was discouraged from taking finasteride by medical professionals.
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