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 Dr. Alan J. Bauman is the Founder, Medical Director and Chief Surgeon of the Bauman Medical Group, P.A. located in Wharfside at Boca Pointe in Boca Raton, Florida. His practice is dedicated exclusively to treating male and female pattern hair loss. Dr. Bauman uses state-of-the-art medical and surgical techniques to help his patients maintain and/or restore their scalp hair.
Robby
2005-11-16
Give it to me straight.........
Hey Dr. B --
I have heard that finasteride will screw around with your endocrine system. You play around with one hormone - it is like a domino effect
Yikes........ should one have regular bloodwork done? Also -- doesnt the long term use burden one's liver over the long run? What do you think --- honestly ------- that is a huge cost to save your follicles and denting one's liver
There is no medical or scientific evidence to support your statements. Bloodwork for patients on Propecia is NOT the standard-of-care. Propecia is very specific regarding the target enzyme and organs it effects. Finasteride blocks the 5-alpha-reductase enzyme (typeII) which lowers Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) levels substantially. DHT is responsible for enlarging your prostate gland and triggering hereditary hair loss---That's IT! Propecia is safe and effective medication for the treatment of male pattern hair loss.
P.S. you probably 'dent' your liver more by drinking water out of the tap.
Sincerely,
Dr. B.
doctorb@baumanmedical.com
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