I have been on generic 1mg finasteride for 8 months for frontal thinning. I've gotten thinner since starting fin and have a burn/stinging from the scalp where the thinning is occurring (along with back acne). Online med boards mention that fin can cause an increase in hair loss to some, including causing pain in the scalp and acne. They said it's reflex hyperandrogenicity due to Finasteride. Is that possible? How do I know if fin is causing that? I don't want to stop the medication so soon.
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Yes, eating disorders can cause hair loss. Hair growth requires nutrician from proteins and vitamins. If someone is deficient in their caloric intake, then this can cause hair loss. This is most likely reversible with resuming a healthy, balanced diet.
First one needs to get the right diagnosis, then a decision can be made regarding treatment. Both medications have been used to treat localized hair loss. You need to be seen and evaluated by a dermatologist.
