Should I start taking Minoxidil/Finasteride now or later? 25 years old (Photo)

May 3, 2020
Asked By:25 years old in Minnesota, MN

I have had noticeable hair loss in the past 2 years (receding hairline, noticeable thinning). I have changed a ton of my habits in the past 2 months that got pretty bad over the past 2-3 years (I quit excessive smoking cigarettes/drinking, exercise 5+ times a week, get enough sleep, eat better, lowered stress levels). Should I wait to see if my change in habits improves my hair loss in the next few months, or should I start taking hair loss medication in order to save my hair? Thank you.

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June 12, 2021

Answer: Finasteride

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June 12, 2021

Answer: Finasteride

May 17, 2020

Answer: GO for it

Gary Linkov, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
May 17, 2020

Answer: GO for it

Gary Linkov, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
May 7, 2020

Answer: Now or Later?

Marco Barusco, MDBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
May 7, 2020

Answer: Now or Later?

Marco Barusco, MDBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon

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May 5, 2020

Answer: Hair Loss -- PRP, Progesterone, Stem Cells, Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUE), Spironolactone or Finesteride, Rogaine

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
May 5, 2020

Answer: Hair Loss -- PRP, Progesterone, Stem Cells, Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUE), Spironolactone or Finesteride, Rogaine

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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