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Should I increase Finasteride from 1mg to 1.25mg? Is Minoxidil more effective? (Photo)

February 25, 2016
Asked By:Sailern Senhuk in Thailand, TH

I am a 25 year old man. I have been experiencing hair loss for 2-3 years. I've been on 1 mg of finasteride for 1 year but have not seen any improvement and it's not getting worse either. my father is 50% bald. my uncles are 100% bald.my brother is 6 years older then I am and he has very healthy, thick hair. It looks like there is a high percent of baldness in my family and i don't want to be one. Should I keep going with Finasteride 1mg or increase the doze or start trying something else?

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March 11, 2016

Answer: The standard dose for finasteride for treating male pattern balding is 1mg a day. More does not always mean better.

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March 11, 2016

Answer: The standard dose for finasteride for treating male pattern balding is 1mg a day. More does not always mean better.

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February 29, 2016

Answer: Finasteride is not working

William Rassman, MD (retired)
February 29, 2016

Answer: Finasteride is not working

William Rassman, MD (retired)

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