Hair loss started when I was 19 and now I am 22, should I start taking Finasteride. (photo)

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You can see my condition in the photo. Six months ago, I went to a doctor, who is not hair specialist, to treat my hair loss and he said " u r not balding, just try to reduce ur stress". Things won't get bad like right now if he was right. One thing to note is that when I was 19, I mentioned him I suffered sever depression. Now I am taking minoxil 5% and biotin for 4 months but things are getting worse. Do u think I should start taking finast?

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

This is a somewhat more complex situation and you’ll want to review it with a hair loss specialist who knows everything about your current and past health. Finasteride can worsen preexisting depression in some patients and this needs to be carefully considered.

Apostolos Karalexis, MD · Answer

Yes you can start taking finasteride 1mgr(propecia) once a day without problem. It helps a lot especially on the top. You ll see results after 4-6 months

Michael Meshkin, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

it is best to see a hair loss specialist to get evaluated in person. If medical hair treatments are recommended, it needs to be under physicians supervision. You also need to review the side effects before committing to finastride.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

At the first sign of balding, the drug finasteride is most effective, so I often start people on it as early as 17 when they first notice the balding because this drug is most effective in the very young man

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