Dr Mario Terri

The internet is a great tool for research however it also does provide an avenue for everyone to post comment, regardless of agenda or belief. The only thing that we can use as the correct answer is the actual statistics in regards to side effects noted. We have prescribed around 17,000,000 Finasteride tablets since inception in 1996. To date we have not had one long term side effect noted. Finasteride is a fantastic medication if it is prescribed correctly and the patient understands the full profile of the medication. Here is a very balanced piece on Finasteride. http://www.the-dermatologist.com/content/does-finasteride-lead-permanent-sexual-side-effects Our biggest problem is allergic reaction with the topicals. We have eight different versions due to skin issues. This happens in around 1% of cases however due to our high numbers of patients we have to deal with this on a daily basis. The 2% failure rate is not really due to the patient having a side effect, it is simply that the program is not getting us more hair back.

Hello Lorenzo, As you have been through an initial program then depending on your present medical condition you would be looking at around $160.00 per month for everything (all meds including 7%minoxidil + .01% retinoic acid and Finasteride, laser, hygiene (NO Sulphates) and Saw Pals and ongoing service by our doctor and your consultant) we will take photos every 4 months to monitor your situation as well. Regards Richard.

Dear James, Ashley and Martin do not use the same topical medication that you can get from your chemist. The 7% minoxidil + .01% retinoic acid is compounded by our pharmacy team under prescription for your usage only. The solution has a 3 times higher absorption factor than your typical 5% versions. This is why we have a full money back guarantee on this form of treatment. Ashley and Martin is also one of the largest suppliers of surgical providers in Australia. We try to avoid surgical options however for many cases the patients hair loss is regressed further than what medical options can treat. Long term costs for our patients on our medical program works out to be $160.00 per month after the initial program. With regards to PRP injections. We are very unsure about this procedure. A large scale clinical trial is be concluded at the end of this year. If the trial does show a benefit to our patients then as the largest hair loss company in Australia and New Zealand we would be crazy not to adopt the system. To date though, all other trials seem to show a benefit during a hair transplant but not as a stand alone treatment option. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us. Regards Richard