Topical Finasteride treatment

 

Topical Finasteride treatment Lahore Karachi Faisalabad Peshawar Islamabad 

Hair loss can be frightening especially when you are young because you will look older than your age. It can be an unsettling situation (for the majority of us). You will start searching for hair regeneration, transplants, and even restoration surgeries, but the hair treatments that seem to be the less damaging should be your first priority. In the same way, the Finasteride topical treatment works well, and gives good results in controlling hair fall and increase in diameter of the shaft.

 

Topical Finasteride treatment results Pakistan

 

What is Finasteride?

Finasteride is the class of drug which is known as 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of hair loss and prostate gland enlargement.

How Topical Finasteride treatment works:

It inhibits the alpha-reductase enzyme that converts the testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT) that is responsible for shedding by stopping the growth cycle. Finasteride increases the levels of testosterone in the body that leads to the growth by producing more hairs on the scalp and decreases the size of the prostate. Hence, Finasteride is efficiently used for the treatment of shedding.

How to use :

It is available in serum or spray form that help in applying directly to the skin. You can apply  1mL of the solution once per day to the scalp in the areas affected by shedding.  Applying the solution in tiny droplets to the infected region is a safe way to go. This helps to disperse the solution and keeps it from flowing down your neck. Massaging the scalp is compulsory for 2 to 3 minutes for absorption.

Daily dosage:

The effectiveness of the solution will determine how much you use it. Topical Finasteride with Minoxidil contains 0.05 percent Finasteride (0.5 mg/mL) and 5% Minoxidil (5 mg/mL) in a 5 mg/mL solution. This solution should be applied once daily, preferably  in the night before sleep, to the scalp.

Time required for getting proper results:

Hair regrowth takes time. Some men will see noticeable results after three months, while others may need to wait up to four months. Tiny, thin hairs, similar to babies, are likely to appear at first. Over time, these hairs can thicken and darken, becoming more similar to your old ones. After 9-12 months, the full effect of the treatment is visible.

It’s important to note that you shouldn’t start using a higher-than-recommended dose if you don’t see noticeable effects within the planned time frame. This will not speed up the time it takes for you to see results, and it can increase the chances of experiencing harmful side effects.

Side effects:

While leading healthcare regulators have found oral Finasteride tablets to be a safe and effective treatment for shedding, there may be some side effects in some unusual cases. Just about 4% of men who take oral Finasteride tablets experience these side effects, which include sexual side effects, itchiness, and swelling.

Guys that use Topical Finasteride, on the other hand, tend to have fewer or no side effects. There is no adverse effect rather than slight itching after the application of liquid or gel.

Can topical finasteride regrow hair ?

If you have hair fall, shedding , thinning or fine hair then topical finasteride will help you to improve the condition. However, if you have shiny baldness then it does not have any capacity to regrow hair. Mostly it is used to stabilize the condition so that no more deterioration in the hair fall. Normally it is used once per day and night is preferred so that it will stay overnight and next morning one can wash the head. 
 
Does topical finasteride have less side effects?
 
Yes, its dose is less and better safety profile so less chances of side effects. However, if there is a high dose in the topical solution , there are the same side effects as in the oral dose or tablet form. Topical treatment has less systemic absorption. It means less concentration in the blood and less chances of side effects 
 
Topical Vs Oral finasteride 
 
If you have been given a choice then go for topical treatment due to safety profile and less concentration in the blood. Topical therapy will inhibit the conversion of testosterone into DHT at the skin or follicular less and 100 times less chances of loss of libido or sexual side effects. However, there are chances of some local side effects like itching, burning and redness. 
 
Topical Finasteride and Minoxidil combination is effective?
Yes, both Finasteride and Minoxidil are FDA approved and there are many companies selling combinations of Finasteride and minoxidil topical solutions in Lahore Karachi Faisalabad Peshawar & Islamabad. The concentrations in these solutions vary from 0.1% to 0.3% for Finasteride and 5% to 6% minoxidil. However, both these are stabilizers so these prevent further hair loss. However, this combination is effective for hair fall, hair thinning or to increase density or thickness. If you are expecting regrowth of hair on the bald head then you will be disappointed as both these can not reproduce new hair on a complete bald head.
 
Should I stop finasteride if I get erectile dysfunction?
 
If you are taking 5 mg of the tablet and feeling low libido or sexual dysfunction then you should consult your doctor. Either he will discontinue the treatment or reduce the dose. However, you will feel normal in a few weeks after discontinuation of the tablet.  Still if you are not recovering you may use ( Viagra) or similar products for some time as ultimately sexual dysfunction will be resolved. 

 

Summary:

Topical Finasteride treatment is beneficial for hair loss with few or no adverse side effects, and almost the same effectiveness. The difficulties you will face are itching on your scalp and regularity in applying gel or cream to your scalp. However if you have visible patches of baldness then hair transplant in Lahore is performed through Follicular unit extraction, FUT method at our clinic. To get free evaluation please send your head photos via WhatsApp.

Topical Finasteride serum / spray availability in Pakistan

Topical finasteride serum or spray is available  all over Pakistan. It is available in all the major cities Lahore Karachi Islamabad Peshawar Quetta and Faisalabad.  
 

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