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Can Finasteride make hair loss worse?

December 5, 2015
Asked By:selfself in Brunswick, OH

I was on fin for almost 5 months and it appeared to make my hair loss worse. I experienced worse hair shed and an almost burning or tingling sensation in the areas where the loss is worst over my left hairline and temple after starting fin that I had not experienced before. I am now 10 months after stopping and my hairloss has been very bad and I still have the tingling over the past year. It seems that fin triggered worse balding. Is this possible? I would venture upregulation as a mechanism.

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December 7, 2015

Answer: Finasteride should not make hair loss worse. If you have advanced genetic hair loss you may find finasteride may not help.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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December 7, 2015

Answer: Finasteride should not make hair loss worse. If you have advanced genetic hair loss you may find finasteride may not help.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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December 7, 2015

Answer: Losing hair on finasteride

William Rassman, MD (retired)
December 7, 2015

Answer: Losing hair on finasteride

William Rassman, MD (retired)

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