Dr. Adebola Dele-Michael, a board-certified dermatologist in Harlem, is highlighting her finasteride prescription services for New Yorkers concerned about hair thinning. Each patient receives an in-person evaluation and a personalized treatment plan.
Androgenetic alopecia, the clinical term for pattern hair loss, affects up to 50% of men by age 50 and up to 80% by age 80, according to the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery. Up to half of women will also experience some degree of it in their lifetime.
Finasteride is an FDA-approved oral medication, taken as a 1 mg daily pill, that treats male pattern hair loss. It works by blocking DHT (dihydrotestosterone), the hormone that shrinks hair follicles over time. In three large placebo-controlled studies of 1,879 men with mild-to-moderate hair loss, 86% of men treated with finasteride maintained or increased their hair count after 12 months. In comparison, only 14% of treated men experienced further loss, versus 58% on placebo.
“Hair loss often starts quietly and speeds up over time, and the earlier someone seeks care, the more options they have,” said Dr. Dele-Michael. “Getting a finasteride prescription can be quick, but getting the right prescription means ruling out other causes, reviewing medical history, and monitoring progress. That’s why an in-person evaluation with a board-certified dermatologist matters.”
A Specialist-Led Approach
At Dr. Dele-Michael’s practice, a finasteride consultation includes:
• Accurate diagnosis: Assessment of hair-loss pattern and screening for other causes, such as nutritional deficiencies, scalp conditions, or hormonal imbalances
• Clear expectations: Patients are counseled that results typically begin around four months, with significant regrowth taking up to a year, and that finasteride is generally a long-term treatment, since hair loss typically resumes after discontinuation
• Safety review: Discussion of possible side effects and contraindications, including that finasteride must not be used by or handled (crushed or broken) by pregnant women or women who may become pregnant
• Ongoing monitoring: Follow-up care that adjusts the plan as the patient’s needs change
Comprehensive Hair Restoration Options
Because no single treatment suits everyone, the practice offers finasteride alone or combined with other therapies, including:
• Minoxidil (topical or oral)
• PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy, starting at $600
• Low-level laser light therapy (LLLT), starting at $600
• NeoGraft hair transplantation, starting at $2,500
• Eurothreads
Expertise in Skin and Hair of Color
Patients with skin and hair of color have historically been under-researched and underserved in hair and skin care. Dr. Dele-Michael has spent more than a decade addressing that gap, building a practice centered on inclusive, expert-led care that accounts for the full spectrum of skin tones and hair textures.
About Dr. Adebola Dele-Michael
Dr. Adebola Dele-Michael is a board-certified dermatologist practicing in Harlem, New York City. Her practice, Radiant Skin Dermatology and Laser, provides medical, cosmetic, and hair restoration services and is known for its expertise in treating skin of color. She is also the founder of the ADM Skin skincare line.
Availability
Consultations are available at 207 W. 115th St., New York, NY 10026. To schedule, visit us or call 212-229-0007.
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Website: https://drdelemichael.com