community Doctor only wants to prescribe finasteride in pill form?
The dermatologist prescribed topical finasteride and minoxidil, but only finasteride is available in pill form. The user plans a telehealth visit to discuss options.
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity Which telemedicine should I use to get a prescription written for as cheap as possible?
A 17-year-old is seeking affordable prescriptions for oral finasteride and minoxidil, considering lying about their age to use costplusdrugs. They are exploring telemedicine options, including Dr.B, to obtain the prescriptions.
community Verteporfin Update #4: Month 5 | Dr Blake Bloxham, Feller & Bloxham Medical
The conversation discusses patient updates on hair loss treatment with Verteporfin after five months, as reported by Dr. Blake Bloxham. Patients voluntarily sent their progress pictures to Dr. Bloxham.
community 30-Min Dermatology Visit – Best Questions to Ask About Balding? ( 175$ )
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on finasteride, minoxidil, and other options like PRP and ketoconazole. It highlights the importance of asking specific questions during a dermatology visit to determine the cause of hair loss and appropriate treatments.
community Can I get topical finasteride script from my General Practitioner?
A user is seeking a prescription for topical finasteride with minoxidil from their general practitioner, preferring it over buying online. They are advised that a dermatologist might be needed for the prescription, and alternatives like CVS clinics or online services are suggested.
community A telehealth service you should check out for finasteride.
A user shared their positive experience with the telehealth service DocBright, highlighting its affordability and effectiveness in prescribing finasteride, oral minoxidil, and ketoconazole. They noted the service's unique ability to provide a prescription at age 17 but criticized the unprofessional communication with the dermatologist.
community PSA: My GP told me you should get yearly kidney and liver tests if you are on Dutasteride
Dutasteride users should get yearly kidney and liver tests, especially young people. General health checkups are not common in the UK, but such tests are recommended as a precaution.
community Recently had a Doctor appointment this week
OP had a doctor appointment, was advised to try B vitamins and change shampoo for hair loss, and may consider Finasteride if no improvement. Users suggest seeing a dermatologist directly, as vitamins likely won't help much with AGA.
community Faced my fear and made a doctor appointment
Facing fears and making a doctor appointment to get more info on individual hair loss cases, as well as the discussion of potential treatments such as Finasteride/Dutasteride, Minoxidil, or RU58841.
community Do Doctors prescribe meds I don't need?
The user was prescribed various treatments for baldness, including finasteride, vitamin D pills, biotin PRP, and minoxidil. The minoxidil and finasteride topical solution finally worked, leading the user to question the doctor's motives for prescribing ineffective treatments initially.