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
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
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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
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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.
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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.
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