Can finastride grow my hair back? (photos)

Question

My dr told me to take it and i'm 18, he said it can work very well on my hair if i take the vitamins and the shampoo he prescribed with the finastride.

Jeff Rapaport, MD · Answer

In my opinion, finasteride is an excellent option for hair loss in males. We have found that adding PRP improves the regrowth substantially. Find a hair loss expert.PRPHAIRMD.COM

Parsa Mohebi, MD, FISHRS · Answer

You should see a hair restoration
physician who will obtain your hair loss history and look at your hair by
microscopic evaluation.  This study along
with family history can tell you where you are heading in terms of future hair
loss such that appropriate measures can be taken early, while you are
young.  If you are diagnosed with early
androgenetic alopecia (AGA), finasteride will help you to keep the hair you
have by blocking dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Topical Rogaine
is another choice however it will take 6 months of daily use before you see a
difference.  Both meds are FDA approved
for AGA.

Robert Nettles, MD · Answer

First lets understand exactly what finasteride does and how it works.
Fact 1 - Finasteride is a DHT blocker that works to prevent DHT from binding to only one of the 3 DHT receptors n our body.
Fact 2 - Finasteride has a half life of only 6 hours.
Fact 3 - Finasteride taken orally effectively blocks only 60% of circulating DHT in our system.
Fact 4 - Finasteride is NOT a hair growth stimulant or agonist.
We can conclude from the above facts that finasteride can partially reduce the circulating DHT in our system.  It does not grow hair.  Some hair on its own may regrow due to the reduced DHT impact, however it is not caused by the finasteride.
I recommend seeing a hair growth specialist who can provide a program which stops hair loss more effectively than finasteride can AND also includes a hair growth stimulant which actually does cause hair growth faster and thicker than it would grow on its own.

Baubac Hayatdavoudi, MD · Answer

Both Finasteride and Minoxidil can prevent future hair loss and even regrow some hair, but neither should be taken without consulting your doctor. I'd recommend switching to organic products for your shampoo and conditioner.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

The key component of your prescribed plan is the finasteride. There are some men that respond incredibly well to this drug. Keep close follow up with your physician.

Brian Goertz, MD (retired) · Answer

Thank you for supplying your pictures. Finasteride is very effective in stopping hair loss and even regrowing it especially if you catch hair loss early.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

I have seen complete reversals of hair loss in young men under 23 years old when they take the drug finasteride. Before going on it, you should get a HAIR CHECK to measure your hair loss accurately and they go on the drug finasteride. In a year, you would then remeasure your hair bulk and see if the drug is really working to reverse it. It is worth a try

Can finastride grow my hair back? (photos)

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