I'm 30. I've been on propecia for 4+ years. I had a consult last year and I'm around a NW 2.5-3. My recession and hairloss is, or was, confined to front half of scalp. 1 year ago I started drinking soy semi-regularly and using zinc pyrithion shampoo daily. I heard both *might* help. In any case, I've noticed lately my forelock appears to be narrowing and thinning more. What are my options if propecia is losing effectiveness? could soy or zinc pyrthione be playing a role?
December 8, 2016
Answer: Hair loss Male pattern baldness is mostly due to a genetic link. Without knowing your full family history it is difficult to assess. However, given your history I would not be surprised if you will need hair transplant surgery in the near future. Propecia can lose its potency after several years.
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December 8, 2016
Answer: Hair loss Male pattern baldness is mostly due to a genetic link. Without knowing your full family history it is difficult to assess. However, given your history I would not be surprised if you will need hair transplant surgery in the near future. Propecia can lose its potency after several years.
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Answer: Finasteride and Anterior Scalp Hair Loss Finasteride is FDA approved to reverse hair loss in the crown (vertex) and works in most men if hair loss is treated early. It is not FDA approved for anterior scalp hair loss. Once the crown is completely bald the hair in middle of the crown will not regrow but may stabilize the fringe. Finasteride does not work well in the frontal area of the scalp and your story is not surprising to me. You most likely have male pattern balding and you may be a candidate for hair restoration surgery. If that is something you are interested in, do your research well and choose a well qualified full-time hair restoration surgeon.
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Answer: Finasteride and Anterior Scalp Hair Loss Finasteride is FDA approved to reverse hair loss in the crown (vertex) and works in most men if hair loss is treated early. It is not FDA approved for anterior scalp hair loss. Once the crown is completely bald the hair in middle of the crown will not regrow but may stabilize the fringe. Finasteride does not work well in the frontal area of the scalp and your story is not surprising to me. You most likely have male pattern balding and you may be a candidate for hair restoration surgery. If that is something you are interested in, do your research well and choose a well qualified full-time hair restoration surgeon.
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