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Skipping dose of finasteride - Will hair grow back?

Glorious768454Jan 31, 2024
I was prescribed finasteride in 2020 due to my thinning hair and it worked extremely well. In 2023 I had some stressful family situations and I would forget to take it daily. Sometimes every few days but my hair started to thin again. I’ve been taking it everyday since the beginning of November and I’m about to add minoxidil. Will my hair grow back or did I screw myself?

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Matt Tahsini, MD

Hello and thank you for your question. With side effects from any medication, you should consult your doctor. Most of these side effects will go away after you stop taking Finasteride. Talk to your doctor and come up with an answer that is best for you. Best of luck to you. Dr. T

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Ross Kopelman, DO

Switching from finasteride and topical minoxidil to oral dutasteride and oral minoxidil can be a good option, especially if your current treatment has plateaued. Dutasteride is a stronger DHT blocker than finasteride, as it inhibits both types of the 5-alpha reductase enzyme, which may offer...

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Matt Tahsini, MD

Hello, and thank you for your question. There can be many factors that can contribute to hair loss. I suggest consulting with your doctor and having some tests done; the first would be bloodwork. After you get the results from that, you can proceed to determine the cause. Best of luck to you...

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