Finasteride + Minoxidil works in 1 month? How rare is this?

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So I went on Finasteride 1.25mg + Minoxidil 5% twice a day just about 1 month 2 days ago and my hair loss decrease considerably(From around 40 hairs a day to under 10 hairs a day) and density improved a lot, even my hair dresser pointed it out, she said that new hair is coming out. Although a good news, but this baffled me - Isn't that I'm suppose to wait at least 3 month for minoxidil, and even 6 months for Finasteride to take effect? What's happening to my hair? I'm also thinning on back and sides.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

If Propecia and Rogain is working for you, then that is great. It is rare to see results in one month so you're doing better than most.

Parsa Mohebi, MD, FISHRS · Answer

I'm glad you are having a good outcome after having started both Rogaine and finasteride.  These drugs together have and additive effect in terms of hair growth but not a doubling effect. It is true that most patients do not have a noticeable effect on hair growth until about 6 months. It is rare but obviously not unlikely to have such rapid growth.

Bradford S. Patt, MD · Answer

Certainly your response to these treatments is rapid but not unheard of.  This is a good sign you will have an excellent response to treatment with increased hair density and less loss.  If you want further hair growth options with such a good response consider PRP(Platelet rich plasma) injections by a board certified facial plastic surgeon and Theradome(Home based laser delivered device for hair stimulation). Good luck.

Robert Jones, MD, FISHRS · Answer

I usually tell patients that it will take 4 to 6 months to get a response to these meds. Your lucky!! A response that quickly is unusual, expect more growth over the next year,Dr. Robert Jones

Finasteride + Minoxidil works in 1 month? How rare is this?

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