I'm interested in trying finasteride to help with my thinning hair on the top of my head. I am not clear on if it will help to regrow the hair that I've lost or thicken the hair I have or if it will only just prevent me losing additional hair in the balding areas.
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February 11, 2019
Answer: Propecia (finasteride) is not a cure for male pattern balding but it slows down hair loss and sometimes regrows new hair.
You have a number of effective options available to you - but none of them are castor oil. Finasteride, minoxidil, various shampoos, LLLT/PBMT (low level light), and possibly PRP are all options for you with excellent safety profiles and track records. You also have some...
This needs an in-person evaluation. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a hair loss expert to go over your condition and advise you on best treatment options. There are great non-invasive options like prp/progesterone and/or hair transplantation. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
Early balding is best determined with an instrument called HAIRCHECK which measures the loss of hair bulk in different parts of the scalp and shows hair loss before you can see it with the naked eye
