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Can Finasteride affect muscle gain?

Bugrahan01Aug 8, 2019
Hello, I have a hair loss problem and I use 1 mg Finasteride per a day. Now I'm doing bodybuilding, will Finasteride affect my muscle gain because I think it hinders my muscles thanks.

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Dr. Matt Tahsini, MD
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Answered on Aug 11, 2019
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
Answered on Aug 10, 2019
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Matt Tahsini, MD

Hello and thank you for your question. You can certainly try Minoxidil and see if you have positive results. To be honest I’m not sure if it will help. You should consult your personal physician who is familiar with your case and see what he/she thinks. I wish you the best.

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William Rassman, MD (retired)

The supply of donor hair in a Class 7 pattern patient (you) is only 20% of the total original hair. Only half of it can be used.  That means that 10% of the original hair will have to cover the balding area (80% of your scalp).  Unless you have great donor density, the math does not...

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Matt Tahsini, MD

Hello, great question. A hot shower can increase the absorption rate of Minoxidil but not if the scalp is wet. 

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