Finasteride is not working, can I stop taking?

May 31, 2019
Asked By:sparx73 in Coventry, GB

I’m 45 and I’ve been taking Finasteride for 20 months now and I can’t see any improvement, if anything my hair looks worse. I also have Seborrheic Dermatitis that I can’t completely get rid of. I’ve had a few mild side effects and would like to know if I can just stop taking it....Regards

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June 3, 2019

Answer: Finasteride cessation

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June 3, 2019

Answer: Finasteride cessation

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Answer: Finasteride and seborrheic dermatitis? Englewood Cliffs New Jersey

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