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
Answer: No need to wean off finasteride Irrespective of how long you have been taking finasteride I am not aware of any reason why you cannot just simply stop taking it. Unlike some other medications (e.g. steroids which cause adrenal suppression if used for a significant period and therefore should be gradually reduced) finasteride does not require you to stop by reducing the dose gradually. In relation to your Seborrheic Dermatitis I would suggest seeing a local dermatologist so they can examine you scalp and advise you appropriately. All the best.
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Answer: No need to wean off finasteride Irrespective of how long you have been taking finasteride I am not aware of any reason why you cannot just simply stop taking it. Unlike some other medications (e.g. steroids which cause adrenal suppression if used for a significant period and therefore should be gradually reduced) finasteride does not require you to stop by reducing the dose gradually. In relation to your Seborrheic Dermatitis I would suggest seeing a local dermatologist so they can examine you scalp and advise you appropriately. All the best.
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June 28, 2019
Answer: Neograft Hair Restoration Thank you for your question. I suggest that you consult with your board certified facial plastic surgeon to decide if you should stop finasteride and turn to another potential solution, the best of which is NeoGraft Hair Restoration. This incisionless procedure creates natural regrowth after a short recovery period. Best wishes,
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June 28, 2019
Answer: Neograft Hair Restoration Thank you for your question. I suggest that you consult with your board certified facial plastic surgeon to decide if you should stop finasteride and turn to another potential solution, the best of which is NeoGraft Hair Restoration. This incisionless procedure creates natural regrowth after a short recovery period. Best wishes,
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June 3, 2019
Answer: Finasteride cessation Finasteride cessation should be done with the understanding that any gains made while using the medication will be lost.With regards to your specific question, after 20 months you should have seen an improvement. Cessation at this point may be warranted. The issue of greater concern is the untreated/inadequately treated seborrheic dermatitis. This inflammatory pathologic process can worsen losses due to androgenic alopecia.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).Donovan Rosas MD Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery Member: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgeons RealSelf Top 100 RealSelf Hall of Fame
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June 3, 2019
Answer: Finasteride cessation Finasteride cessation should be done with the understanding that any gains made while using the medication will be lost.With regards to your specific question, after 20 months you should have seen an improvement. Cessation at this point may be warranted. The issue of greater concern is the untreated/inadequately treated seborrheic dermatitis. This inflammatory pathologic process can worsen losses due to androgenic alopecia.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).Donovan Rosas MD Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery Member: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgeons RealSelf Top 100 RealSelf Hall of Fame
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June 2, 2019
Answer: Finasteride and seborrheic dermatitis? Englewood Cliffs New Jersey I agree that if you stop the Finasteride you will lose the hairs that have been repressed from fallout. I do believe you need to treat the seborrheic dermatitis aggressively. This is an inflammation of the scalp that can enhance hair loss. Jeff Rapaport MD FAAD Realself All-star
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June 2, 2019
Answer: Finasteride and seborrheic dermatitis? Englewood Cliffs New Jersey I agree that if you stop the Finasteride you will lose the hairs that have been repressed from fallout. I do believe you need to treat the seborrheic dermatitis aggressively. This is an inflammation of the scalp that can enhance hair loss. Jeff Rapaport MD FAAD Realself All-star
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November 26, 2019
Answer: Better than Propecia You should stop taking Finasteride if you do not like how it is working for you. Finasteride affects everyone differently, and lucky for us in 2019 there are newer, better options available for hair loss.Propecia (also known as Finasteride) affects everyone differently because is not customized to the individual. Like millions of Big Pharma medications out there, the exact same dose of Propecia/Finasteride is given to people who have different heights, weights and biochemistry. This means that men who want to stop hair loss for good can take the recommended dose of Propecia every day, and experience nasty side effects for no good reason! While for other's their dose may be insufficient to even reduceDHT by the 60% it is rated at. Also, even if you do not receive any side effects: Finasteride only works for a short period of time. It works for just a few hours a day (its half-life is 6 hours).Finasteride does a poor job of actually blocking DHT production. Propecia only blocks 1 out of 3 types of DHT receptors. That means hair loss is STILL taking place while you are using the medication. This combined with the short half life means that Propecia is about 60% effective at stopping DHT from thinning your hair.Any medicine that actually can make changes inside your body, are required under the FDA to be available by prescription only. This therefore means that it is not possible for anything that does not require a prescription to cure or prevent hair loss or regrow thinning hair. Thus, a personalized medicine will be the best choice because instead of a "one size fits all" approach, you will be taking something which is truly catered to your body's needs. The treatment is out there. Good luck on your search.
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November 26, 2019
Answer: Better than Propecia You should stop taking Finasteride if you do not like how it is working for you. Finasteride affects everyone differently, and lucky for us in 2019 there are newer, better options available for hair loss.Propecia (also known as Finasteride) affects everyone differently because is not customized to the individual. Like millions of Big Pharma medications out there, the exact same dose of Propecia/Finasteride is given to people who have different heights, weights and biochemistry. This means that men who want to stop hair loss for good can take the recommended dose of Propecia every day, and experience nasty side effects for no good reason! While for other's their dose may be insufficient to even reduceDHT by the 60% it is rated at. Also, even if you do not receive any side effects: Finasteride only works for a short period of time. It works for just a few hours a day (its half-life is 6 hours).Finasteride does a poor job of actually blocking DHT production. Propecia only blocks 1 out of 3 types of DHT receptors. That means hair loss is STILL taking place while you are using the medication. This combined with the short half life means that Propecia is about 60% effective at stopping DHT from thinning your hair.Any medicine that actually can make changes inside your body, are required under the FDA to be available by prescription only. This therefore means that it is not possible for anything that does not require a prescription to cure or prevent hair loss or regrow thinning hair. Thus, a personalized medicine will be the best choice because instead of a "one size fits all" approach, you will be taking something which is truly catered to your body's needs. The treatment is out there. Good luck on your search.
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