Hello, I started taking Finasteride 1mg (Brand) 3 years ago and had amazing results. I lost coverage through work so I decided to take the 5mg pill and divide it up into quarters (1.25). Within 2 weeks my hair started shedding extensively, after 4 months my hair was still shedding extensively so I switched back to the 1mg dose and after anohter 4 months of the 1mg my hair is still shedding. And I have lost all my results I gained from taking it for 3 years prior. What should I do?
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Answer: Finasteride shedding still continues. What should I do?
There is one way and only one way to fully and confidently answer this question and that is with a proper review of the patient’s story and an up close examination of the scalp (including trichoscopy). You are omitting one other option and that is both AGA and TE being present. Please be sure t...
Hello and thank you for your question. I'm sorry to say it's tough to evaluate your case with these photos. You need to see an expert for a good examination to determine what you have going on. BEst of luck to you.
Dr. T
Hello, and thank you for your question. The most common side effects of Finasteride are:
Decreased sex drive
Trouble getting or keeping an erection
Increase in breast size and tenderness
Skin rash
These effects might disappear in a few days or weeks if they are mild. If they are severe, talk...