I'm 18 and my beard still hasn't grown in yet. I don't really have a proper moustache either. Is there something I can do about this? Could you please help me understand what's going on?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I've been a bit anxious about my recent test results. My p24 for HIV-1 came back negative at 45 days, and the HIV-1 and 2 antibody test was also negative at 50 days. Should I still be considering any further checkups or follow-ups? I'm trying to make sure I'm not missing anything and would really appreciate your advice.

It is unlikely that you have been infected with HIV. However, it is generally recommended to confirm these results with another test after 90 days to be completely sure. No further checkup is needed at this time.

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I had a hair transplant recently and my doctor prescribed finasteride 1mg daily for 6 months but I'm worried about side effects like impotence or low semen volume will this happen to me

To guide you correctly, a thorough assessment is necessary.

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I've been using Finasteride for the past 10 days to treat my androgenetic alopecia. But I've read about a bunch of potential side effects and now I'm feeling a bit anxious about continuing it. Is there an alternative to Finasteride, or is it safe to keep using it? If I stick with it, how can I manage the side effects?

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