Switching from daily generic 1mg finasteride to 1.25mg brand name proscar - shedding/hair loss from this?

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I've been on 1mg generic finasteride daily for 10 1/2 months (before bed). I've seen my frontal thinning continue (along with a burning/mpb itch in this very area) so I researched and decided to switch to brand name fin (to Merck Proscar, 1.25mg daily). It's been a month on Proscar and i'm shedding MUCH more hair and seeing more scalp in front than ever. Is this from switching to proscar? If yes, does it usually stop and help regrow again? I feel like everything keeps making things worse.

Jeff Rapaport, MD · Answer

In my opinion there should be no difference between generic and brand-name finasteride.  You need to be evaluated by a hair loss specialist. The symptoms in your scalp  could be inflammation. Inflammation can cause hair loss . Furthermore, you may have developed a telogen hair loss due to other causes.  You need a full work-up including history  examination  and possibly biopsy. Good luck.PRPHAIRMD.COM

Parsa Mohebi, MD, FISHRS · Answer

In
theory there should be no difference between generic and brand.  If you are still seeing a lot of hair loss
with over 10 months of use you should make an appointment with a hair
restoration specialist.   We need to
review your hair loss history along with an examination and microscopic
evaluation.

Michael Meshkin, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

There is no difference in content between generic and brand name medications.  The formulas are the same.  If you are experiencing more hair loss you should do a follow up with your hair specialist doctor.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

There is no difference between Generic finasteride vs p\Proscar and you should not experience anything different

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