Will Finasteride save my hair and stop hair loss?

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Will finasteride halt hair loss or slow it down? If it slows it down, how much time will it buy an individual who is balding?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This requires an in-person evaluation. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a hair loss expert to go over your condition and advise you on best treatment options. There are great non-invasive options like prp/progesterone and/or hair transplantation. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

John Peter Cole, MD · Answer

Will Finasteride stop your hair loss.  In about 8 or of 10 finasteride slows things down.  Finasteride riverses hair loss in 1 of 10 and does nothing in 1 of 10.  Additional products can help like WNT-ACT and Minoxidil.

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD · Answer

Yes finasteride stop hair loss and very usefull for combatting for AGA. But you may have Post-finasteride syndrome, occurs in men who’ve taken finasteride to treat hair loss by a chance of %4-5. That may causes some symptoms include: loss of libido, erectile dysfunction, depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, panic attacks, Peyronie’s disease, penile shrinkage, gynecomastia, muscle atrophy, cognitive impairment, insomnia, severely dry skin and tinnitus. The condition often has a life-altering impact on victims and their families, such as job loss and the breakup of marriages and romantic relationships..

Sahar Nadimi, MD · Answer

Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA) is the most common form of hair loss. There is a gradual shrinkage of the hair follicle which occurs under the influence of androgen hormones. Basically, the 5-alpha reductase enzyme converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in scalp hair follicles. DHT causes the gradual transformation of large hair follicles to a finer and shorter hair (this process is called “miniaturization”). Finasteride is a medication that decreases levels of DHT by blocking the 5-alpha reductase enzyme.  It is FDA-proven to be a very safe and effective treatment of androgenetic alopecia in men.
In the majority of people, Finasteride can help stabilize or prevent further hair loss. In a lesser percentage of people, Finasteride can potentially help reverse miniaturization. Please note that everyone has a different response/success rate with this medication. The decision to use Finasteride is wise for patients with androgenetic alopecia (particularly younger patients who still have a good amount of hair on the scalp) as the medication has the potential to slow the thinning process. In order to determine if this medication is a good treatment option for you, I recommend an in-person evaluation by a hair transplant specialist.

Kyle S. Choe, MD, FACS · Answer

Finasteride is a powerful weapon in slowing down the hair loss and promoting hair growth. It is not for every patient with hair loss. It is very effective for certain patients. I would consult with a hair restoration surgeon near you and review the risks and benefits.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

It's highly variable, but 90 % will benefit to some degree with 40 % or so experiencing some regrowth. Be sure to see an expert in hair loss.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

This drug has different effects of different people. Some get a reversal of the loss, some slow the loss down and for others, the drug stops the hair loss, The younger you are, the more likely will be the possibility of reversal of the loss

Will Finasteride save my hair and stop hair loss?

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