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A 39-year-old male asked:

Which is better for early male hair loss oral propecia (finasteride) or topical minoxidil?

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Dr. Videh Mahajananswered

Internal Medicine 16 years experience

Rogaine (minoxidil): The benefit of topical Minoxidil is that its otc.

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Dr. Marc Polecrittianswered

Plastic Surgery 20 years experience

Both: They both work but i find that consistant patient compliance is better with propecia (finasteride).

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