Thinning Hair problem

[simon_84]

Just to share my experience on trying to procure finasteride via polyclinic.

I went to Bedok polyclinic but they said they dont carry finasteride for hairloss

Of course, they suggested a referral to a dermatology specialist. However, the doctor mentioned both NSC and CGH are viable and there are no differences between the 2, so since CGH is closer for me, I picked that option.

Will share and update my experience with CGH when it happens.

Also happy to hear from those who picked CGH for this.

Think you need to pick a polyclinic that is under national university polyclinic group.
The polyclinics are spilt up into various groups so I'm surprised that they don't carry the same medication.

Alternatively you can go to NSC for a better consultation just that need to pay specialist fees even though there is a referral from the polyclinic.

 

[legacyzero]

Yeah, if the doc didnt mention CGH as a option, I would have picked NSC for sure. Hopefully the medication cost is around the same as NSC. (Though the doctor consult fee will be definitely higher)

 

[qhong61]

Yeah, if the doc didnt mention CGH as a option, I would have picked NSC for sure. Hopefully the medication cost is around the same as NSC. (Though the doctor consult fee will be definitely higher)

Cgh higher?

 

[matrix05]

Just to share my experience on trying to procure finasteride via polyclinic.

I went to Bedok polyclinic but they said they dont carry finasteride for hairloss

Of course, they suggested a referral to a dermatology specialist. However, the doctor mentioned both NSC and CGH are viable and there are no differences between the 2, so since CGH is closer for me, I picked that option.

Will share and update my experience with CGH when it happens.

Also happy to hear from those who picked CGH for this.

This is a very smart way to increase workload for SG healthcare. Ask the patients to run around, create more work, increase waiting time. If GP can issue, poly Dr should be allowed to do the same. Never heard of finasteride abuse or overdose death.

 

[legacyzero]

Cgh higher?

Still waiting for my appt - can only comment in April due to my schedule :\

Update in Apr: Consultation cost 50 bucks (same as another poster mentioned previously) after offsets after a very brief examination. Was prescribed both finasteride and Growell brand Minodixil. Cost wise, finasteride is 12 per box, same as NSC. Growell, slightly cheaper than retail. Prescription duration is 6 months (Need to visit bi-annually)

But its looking like NSC is the way to go.

 

[Cumzilla]

Now no more free delivery from NSC, $4 courier fee.

 

[thenextseeker]

Which pharmacy in JB sell finasteride/propecia? or minoxidi?

city sq mall got? or where? cheaper n no need prescribtion rite

 

[hyperfuse]

Which pharmacy in JB sell finasteride/propecia? or minoxidi?

city sq mall got? or where? cheaper n no need prescribtion rite

Alot pharmacy have in jb. Even random ones, just walk in and ask.

 

[hyperfuse]

Still waiting for my appt - can only comment in April due to my schedule :\

Update in Apr: Consultation cost 50 bucks (same as another poster mentioned previously) after offsets after a very brief examination. Was prescribed both finasteride and Growell brand Minodixil. Will update once I know the cost for the above

But its looking like NSC is the way to go.

To be honest, finasteride can get in jb without prescription. Price is about 15 to 16 sgd after conversion for a box.

Nsc charges at $12 per box but need pay consultation fees. About $39.

So if u just wanna take finasteride, don't need waste time go visit doctor etc. Just go jb and buy.

But the good thing about nsc is u can get oral minoxidil which seems to be more effective than topical minoxidil. Not expensive as well as compared to topical and NSC provides.

For me I went the polyclinic route and gotten referral to nsc. So I do have prescription yearly to get finasteride and oral minoxidil from NSC.

Once awhile if I am overseas, will also just get finasteride. If u want, my friend recently pass me 2 strips of finasteride from Indonesia. 10 tablets of finasteride 5mg in which u can cut to 1.25 or 1mg. 2 to 3 months worth. I can sell u.

 

[stl_67]

Hi, can you give me the JB address where u can get the finasteride? Thank you

 

[rwsg2024]

Some broad areas to take note of if you want to reduce hair loss:

1) Minimize DHT and miniaturization effects (drugs, clinically proved ingredients)
2) Proper haircare practices - keep scalp and hair clean and healthy, use gentle haircare products
3) Well-balanced diet (especially: Vitamin Bs, Es, trace minerals, antioxidants) - promotes good gut health and healthy hair growth
4) Sufficient rest - for normal cell regulation and regeneration
5) Exercise (to enhance blood circulation)

Hope this is helpful

 

[zhoholang]

To be honest, finasteride can get in jb without prescription. Price is about 15 to 16 sgd after conversion for a box.

Nsc charges at $12 per box but need pay consultation fees. About $39.

So if u just wanna take finasteride, don't need waste time go visit doctor etc. Just go jb and buy.

But the good thing about nsc is u can get oral minoxidil which seems to be more effective than topical minoxidil. Not expensive as well as compared to topical and NSC provides.

For me I went the polyclinic route and gotten referral to nsc. So I do have prescription yearly to get finasteride and oral minoxidil from NSC.

Once awhile if I am overseas, will also just get finasteride. If u want, my friend recently pass me 2 strips of finasteride from Indonesia. 10 tablets of finasteride 5mg in which u can cut to 1.25 or 1mg. 2 to 3 months worth. I can sell u.

How much is the oral minoxidil from NSC? I am using topical minoxidil. Does it has side effect like the finasteride one? F can kill sperm I disliked

 

[Duapui-ti]

Hi, just to share my 偏方、a few months ago mine was thinning but not bald yet :
1) used a shampoo which can get from Watson :
Alpecin
2) Applied some avocado on the balding part
3) take black sesame daily
4) exercise

saw some improvement , but the above could be more for preventive measures .

 

[Can Or Not]

Hi, just to share my 偏方、a few months ago mine was thinning but not bald yet :
1) used a shampoo which can get from Watson :
Alpecin
2) Applied some avocado on the balding part
3) take black sesame daily
4) exercise

saw some improvement , but the above could be more for preventive measures .

Just shave it botak… like bmt…

 

[Duapui-ti]

Lol I want but they say Botak or shave clean must “polished” to make it shiny

 

[matrix05]

Hi, just to share my 偏方、a few months ago mine was thinning but not bald yet :
1) used a shampoo which can get from Watson :
Alpecin
2) Applied some avocado on the balding part
3) take black sesame daily
4) exercise

saw some improvement , but the above could be more for preventive measures .

Saw Palmetto is a (very weak) alternative to Finastride. It will help reduce DHT which miniturizes hair follicles.

 

[Davo23]

anyone tried taking ''He Shou Wu'' supplements for hair growth and graying hair???

 

[sbetta]

After consultation with polyclinic for hair loss, I was referred to national skin clinic. After that, I was given a non subsided appointment for consultation, I am curious about the reason behind that?

 

[simon_84]

anyone tried taking ''He Shou Wu'' supplements for hair growth and graying hair???

Helps a bit with graying hair but for hair growth results may vary.

 

[matrix05]

After consultation with polyclinic for hair loss, I was referred to national skin clinic. After that, I was given a non subsided appointment for consultation, I am curious about the reason behind that?

Unless the junior Dr think there is special condition. 2 consultations fee, 2 trips, 2 mth appointment later just to get finastride is terrible, troublesome.