i've been on Finastride for over 6 months now and the results were better than i imagined, i was losing no hair and actually regrowing some as i took picture every day. my doctor also gave me minoxidil and i had to stop after two weeks of use. Now that i stopped i'm losing more hair than ever. is it like temporary reaction? sex: male age: 19
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July 21, 2017
Answer: Hair Loss Basics--Finasteride, prp, progesterone, hair transplantation, Minoxidil
Repeated plucking can lead to loss of hair follicles. This may also be due to or combined with ongoing genetic hair loss. I suggest an in-person evaluation by a hair transplant surgeon for examination and discussion of options.
You should meet with a doctor to determine the cause of your hair loss. Based on your symptoms of itchiness and baldness in the itchy areas, it sounds like you may have a form of scalp psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis, which can cause hair loss if left untreated due to the irritation caused by...
Finasteride is a great tool to help prevent future hair loss. It is usually not enough to reverse hair loss on its own, unless the hair loss is recent. Finasteride benefits about 40-60% of individuals who use it. It is possible that you are a part of the 40-60% of individuals who the drug is...