Finasteride Hair Loss- 10113 Questions Answered

I am using finasteride for hair loss since 2017 (Doctor prescribed). Now my question is can I use finasteride for lifelong?

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain medications without any side effects. ... Read More

Hello, I was recently diagnosed as a diffused thinner slowly progressing to NW2 by 2 different doctors. The hair loss/thinning is not very aggressive. It's slow. I was prescribed finasteride by one and dutasteride by the other doctor. I have no medical history of allergies or any other problems. I am concerned about the side effects but want to qui

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Is Finasteride safe ? Does it cause any adverse side effects? Please help me with this . Or just Minodixil is enough?

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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Side effect chance 1.66%.. For details...... Do direct online consultation by sending photos, otherwise meet me at my clinic, for accurate diagnosis and treatment ... Read More

Is taking 1mg finasteride for hairloss cause impotence are side effects I am 22 year old Help me with this issue

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Dr. (Major) Sriniwas Gupta Neuropsychiatrist | Aurangabad

Can have sexual side effects ... Read More

My father has neurofibromatosis. And am 25 male i don't have it. I got hairloss and doctor prescribed me minox + finasteride topical solution. I want to know is it safe for me as my father had neurofibromatosis and I don't get it using finasteride. Please help regarding it.

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Dr. Shivanu Mathon Dermatologist | Ludhiana

You won’t get it by using finasteride. ... Read More

Sir/ma'am, what are the chances for me to have side effects from propicia 1mg? Do these tablets really make your hair regrow and what are the chances of its side effects?

Asked for Male, 18 Years 151 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

1.66%....For details...... Do direct online consultation by sending photos, otherwise meet me at my clinic, for accurate diagnosis and treatment ... Read More

I am facing hair loss and my hair density is going weaker so the dermatologist prescribed me 1mg finax(finasteride) tablet which i am taking for 2 days, now on the 2nd day i am feeling tingling type of pain on the top of my penis. Please tell me if i stop taking finasteride will the pain stop? Why am i facing this pa

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Dr. Rajdeep Dermatologist | Bangalore

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Finasteride is not known to alter sensation over the penis. It is either due to some other problem or because you have read something about finasteride that is psychologically affecting you. Don't wor ... Read More

I have hair loss problem can I take sofer, biona-e and finasteride can I use this tablet

Asked for Male, 28 Years 155 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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Please donot self treat. There are many reasons for hair fall or thinning of hair on scalp. So first and foremost we have to find the cause with the help of detailed history and examination. Some of t ... Read More

I have severe hair loss problem my doctor has suggested me 1 mg finasteride. I am only 21 years old is it problem taking finasteride at this age ? Can it really regrow hair ?

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Dr. Arunesh Gupta Plastic Surgeon | Mumbai

Finasteride is one of the proven drugs in Male pattern alopecia. Proper medical history along with some blood test would be better to asses the real cause of hair loss ... Read More

I'm experiencing excessive hair fall after using finasteride 2mg for 45 days. Does finasteride has hair shedding and it is temporary ?

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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Don't worry..You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain medications without any s ... Read More

Is it safe to take medicines for hairloss?I am a little worried about side effects.iam trying to take vitamins and proteins through food but still my hair loss is heavy.That itself is making me tense.My Dermatologist has prescribed Hairfact tablets,and took Blood test also. Please Help

Asked for Female, 38 Years 39 Views v

Dr. Sujata Maurya Dermatologist | Bareilly

The type of hairloss decides the medication or lifestyle changes, Detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting you on your personalised treatment plan Kindly share a clear picture i ... Read More

I used 0.1 percent finasteride topical , what is actually the volume per day should be used.?? I used 1 ml per day , was that wrong dose???

Asked for Male, 19 Years 59 Views v

Dr. Shoubhick Biswas Dermatologist | Kolkata

1 mL twice daily along with minoxidil ... Read More

I accidentally used 0.1 %topical finasteride per day 1 ml instead of 0.5 ml , am I going to get any permanent harm cause I saw from studies that 0.25% strength applied 0.4 ml per day suppresses dht by 50 percent , so I am extremely scared of what I did .

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Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui Trichologist | Lucknow

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I'm facing severe hairfall, I've tried different shampoos but nothing seems to work. While searching over the internet I came across Finasteride, Minoxidil and Derma Roller to be effective in preventing hair fall and promote new hair growth and hair thickness. Is it safe to use or should I use something else?

Asked for Male, 28 Years 34 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain medications without any side effects. ... Read More

I am facing hair-fall ,hair breakage and have very dry rough and frizzy hair. can suggest best affordable minoxidil brand and how to use the solution and can i take finasteride tablets and the dosage of medicine and how to manage dry hair.

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Dr. Mohan Darbastwar Dermatologist | Pune

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Hair fall has many reasons. Needs to be evaluated. Then u can start medications. ... Read More

Can I take melatonin serum by choosen night owl for hair loss ...kindly give ur opinion regarding serum

Asked for Female, 27 Years 32 Views v

Dr. Sujata Maurya Dermatologist | Bareilly

Detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting you on your personalised treatment plan Also share a clear picture in good lighting of affected areas ... Read More

My girlfriend has been experiencing significant hair loss for the past year, and her hair has also become thinner. This has caused her a lot of stress. Please suggest some remedies to help stop her hair loss

Asked for Female, 21 Years 47 Views v

Dr. Shaista Fatma General Physician | Lucknow

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ... Read More

Hello Doctor, I am 20 years old and experiencing gradual thinning in the frontal scalp/hairline from the past few years. I have used topical minoxidil in the past, but stopped and the gained hair was lost. I want to avoid minoxidil and am considering low-dose finasteride. I would like your guidance on: • Whether finasteride is suitable for me

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Asked for Male, 21 Years 86 Views v

Dr. Kapil Baheti Dermatologist | Bangalore Rural

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Ideally a combination would be better if the thinning is progressive Better to discuss and start after proper examination ... Read More

Observed multiple hair loss patch like Alopecia Areata for my 14 year old doctor. Wanted to understand the treatment for the same.

Asked for Male, 35 Years 48 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I am taking finasteride from last 1 year and recently I have acne So I have visited to an dermatologist and She has prescribed isotretinoin 10 mg per day but I forget to tell that I am taking finasteride already So kindly give me clear cut answer both can be taken or not Please Don't say for online consultation only give me answer

Asked for Male, 21 Years 80 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I am taking finasteride from last one year and I have acne also So I have visited to an dermatologist she has prescribed isotretinoin 10 mg per day but I forget to tell that I am taking finasteride already So kindly tell it will taken both simultaneously or not If not Why?

Asked for Male, 21 Years 48 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I am using topical minoxidil from past 6 to 8 months But my hair is get thinning and hair fall is not controlled Can I switch to oral finastride

Asked for Male, 20 Years 93 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I faced very severe psychological problems with Finasteride, what are other options? Is oral minoxidil better than topical application?

Asked for Male, 28 Years 61 Views v

Dr. Priyadarshini Kannan Dermatologist | Chennai

Hello. Will need a proper history of your condition and the previous treatment to comment further. Oral minoxidil might be of help in some ppl when topical has failed. Finasteride and minoxidil work b ... Read More

I 18 years old female shifted to hostel recently in August and facing massive hair loss , whenever I oil , wash or even comb my hair , it just comes out in like six to eight strands in bundle. Now my middle partition is getting wider and my scalp is starting to show...also dandruff. Please help

Asked for Female, 18 Years 43 Views v

Dr. Richa Sharma Dermatologist | Navi Mumbai

Hello Your hairfall needs detailed history evaluation with investigations to give effective treatment ... Read More

Hello, I'm 26 yr old female. I'm suffering from hair loss and flaky dandruff. The scalp turns itchy if I apply any serum I'm suffering from this problem ever since covid happened. I have used various hair growth serums such as Haeroot hair serum, imyxia etc as prescribed to me But I have noticed that by applying these serums my scalp turns itchy t

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Asked for Female, 26 Years 43 Views v

Dr. Gaurav Jain General Physician | Ahmedabad

Use ketoconazole . Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six. ... Read More

I am facing Hair Loss for last 2 year gradually and now my hair is so thin that I can clearly see the skin from upper portion , I am getting bald day by day , I had used many oil , serum and shampoo but non of them are working on my head !!

Asked for Male, 22 Years 84 Views v

Dr. Twinkle Patel Dermatologist | Valsad

It look like male pattern hairloss ... Read More

I'm a 26-year-old male experiencing progressive hair loss for the past 8 years. Before age 18, I had no hair problems whatsoever, but the loss started suddenly and has worsened over time despite trying multiple treatments. I've consulted with homeopathy practitioners, Ayurvedic doctors, and dermatologists. I've used topical minoxidil, ketoconazole

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Ms. Trupti Padhi Dietitian/Nutritionist | Bhubaneswar

Good evening dietary n lifestyle changes needed if not good in that case. ... Read More

I'm on 4 months postpartum. I'm facing severe hairfall since 2 weeks . Previously I had vit D and Vit B 12 deficiency ( other tests are normal ) I would like to take some vitamin supplements which are safe for breastfeeding moms. Currently i'm taking tablets - COARCIMIN and GLONIA prescribed by my gynac. I never had this huge hair loss in my enti

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Asked for Female, 29 Years 129 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I just wanted to ask regarding my mother who is 52 year old , she is having excessive hair loss dont know why. She is eating diabetes medicine and some medicine regarding spinal issue.. Pls suggest me what is to be done to prevent hair loss problem.

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

My mother is currently having problem of hair loss . Whenever she comb her hair , she loose lot's of hair, she is worried about this. Kindly give your solution for this.

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Dr. Kavya Manchanda General Physician | Delhi

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Finasteride hair loss

I am using finasteride for hair loss since 2017 (Doctor prescribed). Now my question is can I use finasteride for lifelong?

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Is Finasteride safe ? Does it cause any adverse side effects? Please help me with this . Or just Minodixil is enough?

Is taking 1mg finasteride for hairloss cause impotence are side effects I am 22 year old Help me with this issue

My father has neurofibromatosis. And am 25 male i don't have it. I got hairloss and doctor prescribed me minox + finasteride topical solution. I want to know is it safe for me as my father had neurofibromatosis and I don't get it using finasteride. Please help regarding it.

Sir/ma'am, what are the chances for me to have side effects from propicia 1mg? Do these tablets really make your hair regrow and what are the chances of its side effects?

I have hair loss problem can I take sofer, biona-e and finasteride can I use this tablet

I have severe hair loss problem my doctor has suggested me 1 mg finasteride. I am only 21 years old is it problem taking finasteride at this age ? Can it really regrow hair ?

I'm experiencing excessive hair fall after using finasteride 2mg for 45 days. Does finasteride has hair shedding and it is temporary ?

Is it safe to take medicines for hairloss?I am a little worried about side effects.iam trying to take vitamins and proteins through food but still my hair loss is heavy.That itself is making me tense.My Dermatologist has prescribed Hairfact tablets,and took Blood test also. Please Help

I used 0.1 percent finasteride topical , what is actually the volume per day should be used.?? I used 1 ml per day , was that wrong dose???

I accidentally used 0.1 %topical finasteride per day 1 ml instead of 0.5 ml , am I going to get any permanent harm cause I saw from studies that 0.25% strength applied 0.4 ml per day suppresses dht by 50 percent , so I am extremely scared of what I did .

I am facing hair-fall ,hair breakage and have very dry rough and frizzy hair. can suggest best affordable minoxidil brand and how to use the solution and can i take finasteride tablets and the dosage of medicine and how to manage dry hair.

Can I take melatonin serum by choosen night owl for hair loss ...kindly give ur opinion regarding serum

My girlfriend has been experiencing significant hair loss for the past year, and her hair has also become thinner. This has caused her a lot of stress. Please suggest some remedies to help stop her hair loss

Observed multiple hair loss patch like Alopecia Areata for my 14 year old doctor. Wanted to understand the treatment for the same.

I am taking finasteride from last one year and I have acne also So I have visited to an dermatologist she has prescribed isotretinoin 10 mg per day but I forget to tell that I am taking finasteride already So kindly tell it will taken both simultaneously or not If not Why?

I am using topical minoxidil from past 6 to 8 months But my hair is get thinning and hair fall is not controlled Can I switch to oral finastride

I faced very severe psychological problems with Finasteride, what are other options? Is oral minoxidil better than topical application?

I 18 years old female shifted to hostel recently in August and facing massive hair loss , whenever I oil , wash or even comb my hair , it just comes out in like six to eight strands in bundle. Now my middle partition is getting wider and my scalp is starting to show...also dandruff. Please help

I am facing Hair Loss for last 2 year gradually and now my hair is so thin that I can clearly see the skin from upper portion , I am getting bald day by day , I had used many oil , serum and shampoo but non of them are working on my head !!

I just wanted to ask regarding my mother who is 52 year old , she is having excessive hair loss dont know why. She is eating diabetes medicine and some medicine regarding spinal issue.. Pls suggest me what is to be done to prevent hair loss problem.

My mother is currently having problem of hair loss . Whenever she comb her hair , she loose lot's of hair, she is worried about this. Kindly give your solution for this.

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