Hair loss. Does topical Finasteride work? Is shedding normal?

January 31, 2020
Asked By:dupontjohn in England, United Kingdom

Hi there, I have been losing my hair for a few years. I have been recommended minoxidil and Finasteride lotion (topical Finasteride). Could you kindly tell me if topical Finasteride works? And is it normal to shed a lot in the first 3 months? Many thanks.

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February 4, 2020

Answer: Hair Loss treatments

Philip S. Schoenfeld, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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February 4, 2020

Answer: Hair Loss treatments

Philip S. Schoenfeld, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
February 3, 2020

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

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
February 3, 2020

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

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
February 1, 2020

Answer: Tropical finasteride? Englewood Cliffs New Jersey

Jeff Rapaport, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
February 1, 2020

Answer: Tropical finasteride? Englewood Cliffs New Jersey

Jeff Rapaport, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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