When will finasteride stop hair loss?

December 18, 2015
Asked By:diehunnen123 in Holiday, FL

im 18 years old and my hairline has been receding at a very fast rate, especially the temple region. ive been on 1.25 mg generic finasteride a day and rogain foam on hairline for 2 months, when can i expect my hairline to stop receding??

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December 19, 2015

Answer: Finasteride does not stop hair loss. It is a drug that is used for treating androgenic alopecia in men. There is no cure for

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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December 19, 2015

Answer: Finasteride does not stop hair loss. It is a drug that is used for treating androgenic alopecia in men. There is no cure for

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December 27, 2016

Answer: How long does it take to stop hair loss

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December 18, 2015

Answer: Finasteride and minoxidil are FDA approved for men;

December 18, 2015

Answer: Finasteride and minoxidil are FDA approved for men;

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December 19, 2015

Answer: 2 months on finasteride for an 18 year old

December 19, 2015

Answer: 2 months on finasteride for an 18 year old

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