How likely is Finasteride going to be to regrow any hair? (Photo)

First, I want to commend you on taking steps to address your progressing hair loss in the early stages. Too many patients are under the mistaken impression that a surgical hair transplantation procedure is all that they will need, but this is not the case. I always stress to my patients that male pattern hair loss is progressive and only a preventative maintenance program tailored to the patient’s individual needs can fully minimize hair loss. Although you may feel as though minoxidil has had no effect, it is highly likely that your hair loss would have been even more extensive if you had used nothing at all.
That being said, in the forty years that I have been treating hair loss, I have come to believe that using minoxidil alone is NOT enough to stop the progression of androgenetic alopecia (genetic pattern hair loss). I usually recommend, at minimum, that my patients adhere to a regular regimen that includes 5% minoxidil (in the form of topically applied Rogaine®) along with finasteride (in the form of an oral dose of Propecia® or Proscar®.)  In some cases, patients who are uncomfortable taking oral medications can even benefit from custom blended topical solutions. However, as with all medical treatments, it is important that you consult with your doctor to find out what combination of treatments is right for you.

regrowth from finasteride is not uncommon in men under 25 and the older you get the less likely it is that regrowth occurs