These two are the most honest genuine no bullshit Drs for hair loss I’ve ever come across. I suffered hair loss from a young age and used finasteride near 20 years ago. I was a super responder and my hair seemed to grow back while I was on it, I managed to keep a lot of my hair well into my late 30s. Now in my late 40s I’ve decided to let nature take its course. Although I have just started a course of Fin again just to see how much I can thicken it out. The information these guys give is second to none. And took scouring the internet and books to find 20-30 years ago
I started using this “Amy Grow” hair oil in college and left it behind for newer brands. I’ve had some thinning due to braids and decided to go back and re-try this oil and I wish I had never left. I like the smell of the natural oil. This natural oil does not smell like coconuts or birthday cake or fruit like many other hair products. Instead, it smells earthy and natural and I prefer that. I would not say this is an instant miracle oil, but I have seen growth with regular use and massaging of my scalp. Yes, it is oil, but it also helps to soften my coarse, kinky hair, but I can see it being greasy if you have a smoother texture or straighten your hair. I would not apply this at bedtime because it can stain your sheets. Instead, I apply it in the morning so it has time to absorb during the day. Overall I highly recommend this “Amy-Grow” natural hair oil. It’s affordable, the ingredients are natural and it can assist growth. The amount you apply depends on your texture and style, so start with a couple of drops and go from there.
Yeah for me personally finasteride is more safer than minoxidil. Minoxidil gave me reduced sex drive and libido. Finasteride boosted my libido. It’s different for everyone tho
@@alidaud258 did you get good results from minoxidil? I have been using it for 5 months i dont notice really hair regrowth but my hair is not falling out anymore and 0 side effects , should i use finasteride?
THANK GOD, WE ACTUALLY HAVE SURGEONS THAT REALLY WANT TO HELP THE PATIENT. I've learned so much, listening to you guys! If you haven't already, we would love for you to talk to us about, what we should do to keep our hair healthy.
I'm 24 and my hair at front is what you could describe as NW 3- highly receided tempes while quite thick hair at the middle and crown. My dad has Norwood 3 I would say (49 years old), my grandfathers had thick hair till death with only natural mature hairline (NW1,5/2) but uncles have NW4 and going futher so there are balding genes in my family for sure. I was so scared of finasteride it took me many months to finally start proper treatment. Now I'm one month on finasteride+minoxidil+ketoconazole and I already see less hair falling on daily basis. Thank you for all these videos, very informative and professional. That gave me a hope to save something that is a part of my identity.
Great to hear your seeing improvement, I’m thinking about using finasteride but very hesitant because of the horror stories. How is it for you, do you have any side effects? Thanks
@@Matthew-zf3mw I'm 4,5 months on fin now and so far so good, I take fin three times a week and also zinc and vit b6 to keep estrogen and prolactine levels intact. While I didn't regrow much so far, it's very comforting to know that there's solution that atleast stops it.
Jakub Klinger thanks for the reply, I’m going to start it soon and I’ll try to keep retrograde levels down. I’m 18 and going to see a doctor soon as I’m trying to catch it early. Thanks again
I minoxidil may have affected my heart. So I discontinued. I’m now at an age where I may no longer be a viable candidate for HT. Thirty years ago, HT was not as good as it is today. So I didn’t bother. My hair didn’t miniaturize, it just fell out. I don’t know where to go from here.
@@extremisttotheextremeantid7554 I would have rather if I was just born completely bald on the scalp, thr worst about balding is the change in your identity, something that was part of you being taken away, if you never had it there is not pain of the lost
Please continue to make the videos...It feels good how both of you talk so optimistically about hair loss and its treatments...I would love for you guys to make a video on your own experiences of hair loss patients, and the statistics of which worked more and which didn't..and when is a cure expected!
I am almost 26 with very very minimal thinning in a small section of my hairline, but have a thin crown. I believe I understand what my hairloss would look like in the future, based on my father's and grandfather's hair. Hairloss is honestly ruining my quality of life. It has stopped me from doing many things I want to do, such as swimming and being anxiety-free in social situations. If I were to get an FUT in my early 30's, how can I plan to keep my hair for a lifetime. I am open to having more operations if needed throughout my life. I am also currently on 6 months of finasteride. Thank you so much for your time.
Hey any update at all? Have you been on finasteride for a full year now? Any improvement? Have you maintained? A super quick update would be reeallyyyy appreciated
Could you talk about diffuse thinning on one of your shows and how it doesn't typically fit on the standard norwood scale as well as treatment options, especially transplant options as there is still hair across the top of the scalp?
can you do a video on effects on hard water and harsh climatic conditions resulting in hair miniaturisation and hair loss. cos here in Dubai alot of people complain about hair loss
Lots of great info in this video! I heard a horror story of a guy who got a hair transplant, but did no preventative medications/treatments to maintain his existing hair. He continued to lose his hair, and eventually had to get a hairpiece.
@@TheHairLossShow Where are you's located in Aus? I'm 25 and I'm between a Norwood 2/3. So before either of you gentlemen would consider doing an FUE surgery, you would require me to be on Finasteride for atleast 12 months prior?
This channel is more than necessary. So much misinformation out there about diseases as complex as the ones that involve hair loss. Thanks for sharing this clear information with all of us.
Im spewing i didnt find you guys before i went to ashley & martin 6 weeks ago. Your knowledge and care in what you give back is invaluable. Infact ive learnt more care and diligence from a free service on youtube. Im also from melbourne!infact ive called ashley & martin several times and it seems they dont really care. I will one day come in to your clinic
I just want to keep my head full of hair till i am 40 or 45. After that, i really don't care if i have hair or not, because i have already lived my youth and i am ready to enter the next stage of the Human life, growing old. At that point, i just want to eat healthy and exercise so i don't have to rely on too many medicines and assistance into my old age. I am currently 25, already started experiencing hair thinning and hair loss, i haven't taken any medication yet, but i will probably start with micro-dose of fin and maybe bump it up to 1mg if i don't see much effect. I don't plan on taking fin for my entire life, it is completely unnecessary. Just keep your hair while you are young, and if you want, you can try and keep it into your 50's and 60's, but that's just too much toll on your body. Let nature take its course at that point.
Same, I’m 24 now and have some diffused thinning and thinking of hopping onto topical finasteride + minoxidil. I just want to have nice hair till I’m 40 and by that time I’ll be married and have kids as well, so I won’t care about my hair anymore. I’ll just stay in shape.
@@pitbullsami8475 testosterone hormone convert into DHT when man have health related issues,poor diet,bad lifestyle then many harmonel changes and unbalance harmone level makes hair thin When you diet and digestive system is good hair root is more strong Sorry bro my English is poor i am from india❤️
@@testtset7946 None taken, I'm 52 now. Not sure why it should not matter? I don't need to chase chicks if that's what you mean. Married with kid. But you're not dead at 52, I still feel good, my hairloss is not insanely great so I'm thinking it's a good time to get a HT given that I still haven't lost it all. But haven't done it yet, still too nervous.
@@LarsRyeJeppesen HT's can come with its own set of complications, i won't pretend to know anything about it. Loosing in your hair in your 40/50's is incomparable to the social stigma of loosing them in your teens/20's. But to each their own, if you feel that much more confident with hair hope you'll be able to keep it.
@@testtset7946 You're right ,I definitely care much less about it now than earlier. That's also why am in doubt.. there definitely are risks as you say. And I'm not sure the potential results are worth the risks. Cheers
Thanks for your great content, doctors! I have one question, please: I am currently on Minoxidil to "buy some time" as I decide whether to get on Finasteride or not. My question is, will the hair saved by Minoxidil still be preserved by Finasteride as I transition to it, or will the latter only preserve the "non-minoxidil-dependent" hairs? Many thanks in advance!
@@husainismaeel2981 but they just said it would work on newly acquired minoxidil hair regrowth, hence also being preserved by finasteride. Did I miss some above?
@@Cosmic_Code I think the idea is that it will act on those hairs and keep them stable, but only for as long as you're also using minoxidil, I don't believe you can hop on minoxidil temporarily and then keep them only using finasteride, but don't quote me on that, I'm not the doctor here haha
When young in my 20s without hair loss. My father started balding at 23. Did my own research. But I know it’s mother’s genes and her side had thick hair. Nevertheless where I live in Asia I could get Finasteride and later Loniten by a quick word to the pharmacist. Still have a full set aged 63.
Switch to dutasteride, blocks virtually all DHT. Get your bloodwork done to see if your testosterone is in the high range, as testosterone may be the problem androgen if you're blocking DHT but still experiencing androgenic hair loss.
Darius Testosterone can still bind to the androgen receptors on your scalp and miniaturize follicles, just not as effectively as DHT due to its lower binding affinity
@@violette1750 If the other person is finding Finasteride isn't stabilising, and they have high T, how well would they do with Dutasteride? Also, where does aromatisation fit into all of this?
Hello, Dr.Knudsen. I started to lose some hair overall, and my hair has become thinner overall since I was 20. Now I am 28. I am currently at Norwood class 2(maybe going 3). with the upper temple moved back with some very thin hair at the transition area. And My upper hairline starts to become noticeably thinner than the middle. There is MBP history on my maternal family side. Should I take treatment now or not ?
Your videos are very informative so thank you. I was hoping if you could you make a video on using 320mg Saw Palmetto tablet's a day to stop hair loss in men as oppose to using Finasteride. I have read in multiple places this is the Natural remedy to using Finasteride and has the same effects. Could you compare the 2 please. Thank You
Andrew Spliffilin nuts why use both when the topical is much less effective. No point in wasting $$. Better to only use proven, effective treatments than to spend $$$ on crap that at best give minor results. Also, im far from loosing the battle. Catched it early.
As a medical student myself, I have to admit that Dr Knudsen is a phenomenal Doctor. He is incredible at explaining himself, giving excellent examples throughout and presenting his points beautifully.
At 28 I went to go see a Dr. At bosley, I did not get treated with finesteride until I followed with surgery which was 6 years later I'm 34_now and had a fue,. But I would have liked the treatment of finesteride beforehand. It was just a lot of money for surgery
Dam I wish I saw this twenty years ago. Definitely regret the transplant. Was desperate in my twenties not a lot of info was out . Should have shaved and gotten on minox and fin . Ce la vie
@@pcprincipal345 perhaps modern day transplants are better but I had another one and it didn’t help much my front hairline is cursed apparently . Not I can’t wear a natural hairstyle so I’m fooked
starting at age 16 seems a bit young to me, probably hasnt even started growing facial hair substantially yet, face shape changes into low 20's, thats crazy
So since I’m 22 with a Norwood 5 and my dad is a Norwood 5 or 6 and he is 62 years old. And my mother’s, brother’s one is I believe 54 years old and the other one is 50 years old. The younger brother my other uncle, had a Norwood 6 pattern when he was 43 years old I looked at pictures and he had and still has high sides and large donor area (I saw in person) and a few hairs meaning like 10 left but they were spread out, still on the top of his head. My other uncle that is 54 years old right now he has a Norwood 6 pattern I’m pretty sure because he still has high sides and a small patch on frontal forelock. So my question is since they are high Norwood’s but not Norwood 7 (I don’t think) and they are in there 50s and my dad is in his 60s. Am I only programmed to go up to a Norwood 5 or 6? and then my male pattern baldness has stopped and then I can get a transplant?
These crooks are not interested in products that do not make them money. You can learn about the dangers of DHT inhibition here. forum.propeciahelp.com/
Hello doctors! I started finasteride 2 weeks ago 1MG per day. First 5 days of taking it I had unrelenting heart palpitations... not 100% sure they were heart palps but I had jumping in my chest anyways (without pain) that lasted for this number of days. Have not had absolutely any other problems associated with the medication since. Feel great. Was wondering if you have heard of this happening or could shed some light on what happened to me? I figure it was just my body adapting in some weird way. Thank you for your time!
J Allson Sure thing. This may be a tough pill to swallow (pun intended) but in the weeks after this comment all hell broke loose. I was so determined to continue and fought on and on... lowering the dose etc... I finally threw in the towel on July 14th. As of August 29th, I am just now feeling normal again and hope I continue to recover. Severe insomnia, forgetfulness, memory loss, slowed thinking, poor attention, sexual shutdown, climaxes that felt no better than passing gas (no joke). It was like I didn’t sleep for months yet at the same time I was so wired it was like I drank several cups of coffee. Roughly 5 and a half months on the drug. Hair never changed. I have diffuse thinning. I am hoping to consult a qualified dermatologist this time to get to the bottom of the cause of thinning in my personal case. May not even be MPB for sure anyways. Wasted my whole year torturing myself with this medication, not that 2020 has been worth “enjoying” anyways. Ha!
I want to add... even though I’m not a very pro- pharmaceutical person in the first place at all, don’t let my experience dissuade you... I wasn’t exactly an ideal candidate in the first place... I have always had a lot of constitutional issues. YMMV
If I take a combination of oral finasteride and topical minoxidil and see significant regrowth can I stop taking minoxidil and keep taking finasteride to maintain the results?
What about facial maturation in your 20s Even though your done puberty your body still matures and go through slight changes Could Finasteride effect this?
What are the potential side effects of blocking DHT production? Is it very rare that there are any negative side effects? What about for doing it for many decade?
Hi Doctors, very informative videos. Thank you. I’m 54 years old and I’m considering surgery at this point, as the thinning has been more progressive in the last couple of years. My question is does Finasteride help maintain the existing hair after the surgery? I’m hoping that surgery fills in the empty spots and then FIN will help in maintaining the rest. Also, I’ve been using Nioxin for sometime now, and want to know if that shampoo also helps to maintain. Any other medications/shampoos in the market o should consider? Thank you in advance.
I’m no doctor, but from everything I have heard, even after hair transplant, finasteride (and possibly minoxidil, though I am not sure) is a must in order to maintain your new hair. without finasteride, nothing is going to stop the new hair from falling out again
Hi guys what are your thoughts on topical Finasteride, evidence supports sides are almost 0, and has nearly the same effectiveness. What are your views?
I want to start treatment because Im really obsessed in going bald. I went to a tricologist and he said Im okey but I dont think so, Im 18 years old and I hate this
23 and currently just about to develop a mature hairline (my hairline is about 95% juvenile). I am asian with a full head of thick hair for now. Paternal side is bald, maternal side not bald. should I start taking microdoses of finasteride just as a preventative measure?
Hi. I wanna do appreciate you both dear doctors. I,m 30 yo and start to use1 mg finastride 3 times a week. My question is that,is there any chance to regrowth in my hair. I,m loosing hair in front of my head about 50 %.
Yes u can definitely regrow hair, if there is no regrowth by around 6 months, my recommendation would be to up the dosage to maybe 5/6/7 times a week, depending on ur choice
I have used minoxidil for one month it started shedding a lot i know about initial shedding phase i was afraid so i don't want to continue..can that shedded hair due to minoxidil will regrow without using minoxidil further or that lost hair was lost?
Is it worth trying to prevent hair loss/ get a hair transplant if your not willing to take finasteride, but are using minoxidil daily and taking vitamins such a as biotin zinc etc ?
I’m looking to to do it myself I’m not bothered taking fin for my hair life! My best guess is you’ll want to be willing to do multiple hair transplants + smp to achieve a good result! Depending on your predestined hair loss you can make it to 60 with a “good head of hair”
I'm transexual fem does the finasteride or dutesteride have any effect on my esteral valadate or my Testosterone blockers I'm having a forehead reduction and brow lift but my hair is receding and thin have monoxide but need finasteride can you advise an old x British subject in America Jennifer B pre op trans
Sir from last 5 months I'm noticing my hair faill, i went to the dermatologist he prescribed me minixodril and fin1 mg.... But after using minox i got lot of pimples as well as head ache.... Now i want to take prp... Isn't good to go for prp
I have been on finasteride for 6 months and I am having shedding on my head hair but the surprise is in the second month I have noticed my right eyebrow is shedding too !! until this moment. the left eyebrow was fine until 2 months ago ..so what should I do? everyone is telling me what is wrong with your eyebrows!.
@@prometheus6853 well, my eyebrows look better in the mean time but still not as thick as they were before using finstride. In terms of my hair it stopped shedding and maybe it will grow thicker than before or it will be just maintained 🤷🏽♂️ . I still using it by the way ..it is been so far one and half a year. Properly I will switch to avodart when I reach 2 years. By the way the picture in profile is an old one. Best regards.
Thanx for the great info. I'm taking minoxidil and finasteride. In seeing some growth happening now. Also taking Methyl Sulfonyl Methane. Is this good? Con
Is 3 mg a week enough to preserve your hair?? I have been using minoxidil for 7-8 months which decreased my hairfall but still i loose plenty of hairs.. I'm 18 and my condition is not that bad...( I still have plenty hairs on my head) so I wanna know if 3mg is enough because I don't wanna over-treat it.
Can we have you guys talk about the common ball pain at the start of the treatment? Appreciate the content. Thanks for the effort. It is extremely informative.
Did you have it too? It wasn't too painful for me but just a little achy from time to time during the first two weeks. Then it subsided after two weeks
Topical Finasteride is getting a be a popular topic. I'd love to hear your thoughts on it along with this other topical, Breezula, meant to be getting FDA approved this year for AGA
Zachary Macer Where did you hear that the FDA is approving it this year?? So it will be available to be used for hair loss and prescribed this year you’re saying? Interesting about the drug, because it inhibits PGD-2, which aspirin also does powerfully..
I had a young boy wd Hirline Recession , Almost All HT docs Suggested Surgery Except me n Put him on Med n PRP Regime n Now he is Doing Exceptionally Well Dr Zahid
41 years old.....1 Year after Hairtransplant, will it be fine to start FIN? I have not been taking anything except multivitamins formulated for hair and natural DHT
Hey doc. We know that the main reason for MPB is the DHT. However there are some people saying that testosterone can also cause hairloss. Is that true? Can testosterone also bind to androgen receptors in the scalp and cause miniaturization? Thanks guys from Germany
Guten Tag! It is not testosterone that causes the problem. That said, testosterone will convert into DHt which can cause the miniaturisation. Hope that helps.
No. Testosterone is responsible for masculine features like heavier voice, higher muscle density, bone density, Adam's apple, and body hair growth. By that definition we would only grown either more hair around the crown and face edges or increase the thickness or length of the follicles that's readily present.
Yes, it can actually, but to a lesser extent ( all androgens do, hence the name androgenic alopecia. Test is approx 8 times less androgenic than DHT). However some people are more T senstive than average, and this is all down to genetics.
@@chris-nx1nk What makes genetics sensitive to DHT for some other men? There have to be explaination in detail rather than blaming just genetics which is absurd, irrelevant and illogical
These two are the most honest genuine no bullshit Drs for hair loss I’ve ever come across.
I suffered hair loss from a young age and used finasteride near 20 years ago. I was a super responder and my hair seemed to grow back while I was on it, I managed to keep a lot of my hair well into my late 30s. Now in my late 40s I’ve decided to let nature take its course. Although I have just started a course of Fin again just to see how much I can thicken it out.
The information these guys give is second to none. And took scouring the internet and books to find 20-30 years ago
How old were you when you started?
@@Anw4rr10r he was 20 when started fin
did you have kids whilst you were on it?
for how long were you on? 20 years?
and how much hair were you able to retain
I started using this “Amy Grow” hair oil in college and left it behind for newer brands. I’ve had some thinning due to braids and decided to go back and re-try this oil and I wish I had never left. I like the smell of the natural oil. This natural oil does not smell like coconuts or birthday cake or fruit like many other hair products. Instead, it smells earthy and natural and I prefer that. I would not say this is an instant miracle oil, but I have seen growth with regular use and massaging of my scalp. Yes, it is oil, but it also helps to soften my coarse, kinky hair, but I can see it being greasy if you have a smoother texture or straighten your hair. I would not apply this at bedtime because it can stain your sheets. Instead, I apply it in the morning so it has time to absorb during the day. Overall I highly recommend this “Amy-Grow” natural hair oil. It’s affordable, the ingredients are natural and it can assist growth. The amount you apply depends on your texture and style, so start with a couple of drops and go from there.
Simply a perfect oil for hair re growth.
Answer: When you notice hair loss. End of video
... you just saved everyone 20 mins!!!!
Might be better to start right before that
@@TheHairLossShow I am 18 can I start finesteride
Yeah for me personally finasteride is more safer than minoxidil. Minoxidil gave me reduced sex drive and libido. Finasteride boosted my libido. It’s different for everyone tho
@@alidaud258 did you get good results from minoxidil? I have been using it for 5 months i dont notice really hair regrowth but my hair is not falling out anymore and 0 side effects , should i use finasteride?
THANK GOD, WE ACTUALLY HAVE SURGEONS THAT REALLY WANT TO HELP THE PATIENT. I've learned so much, listening to you guys! If you haven't already, we would love for you to talk to us about, what we should do to keep our hair healthy.
Clearly this is the best channel for hair loss advices & knowledge.
I'm 24 and my hair at front is what you could describe as NW 3- highly receided tempes while quite thick hair at the middle and crown. My dad has Norwood 3 I would say (49 years old), my grandfathers had thick hair till death with only natural mature hairline (NW1,5/2) but uncles have NW4 and going futher so there are balding genes in my family for sure.
I was so scared of finasteride it took me many months to finally start proper treatment. Now I'm one month on finasteride+minoxidil+ketoconazole and I already see less hair falling on daily basis. Thank you for all these videos, very informative and professional. That gave me a hope to save something that is a part of my identity.
Congrats! Glad it is going well.
Great to hear your seeing improvement, I’m thinking about using finasteride but very hesitant because of the horror stories. How is it for you, do you have any side effects? Thanks
@@Matthew-zf3mw I'm 4,5 months on fin now and so far so good, I take fin three times a week and also zinc and vit b6 to keep estrogen and prolactine levels intact. While I didn't regrow much so far, it's very comforting to know that there's solution that atleast stops it.
Jakub Klinger thanks for the reply, I’m going to start it soon and I’ll try to keep retrograde levels down. I’m 18 and going to see a doctor soon as I’m trying to catch it early. Thanks again
Hey how is it going now? Did yoj experience shedding initially?
I minoxidil may have affected my heart. So I discontinued. I’m now at an age where I may no longer be a viable candidate for HT. Thirty years ago, HT was not as good as it is today. So I didn’t bother. My hair didn’t miniaturize, it just fell out. I don’t know where to go from here.
I am truly surprised that you can suffer from MPD as early as 8. Mind blown.
Nature is cruel and doesn’t care who or what age you are. However it was merciful enough to give us a cosmetic look for a while before taking it away.
@@extremisttotheextremeantid7554 I would have rather if I was just born completely bald on the scalp, thr worst about balding is the change in your identity, something that was part of you being taken away, if you never had it there is not pain of the lost
Whats mpd?
@@yun-pg8cr Male Pattern Baldness.
@@ADAPTATION7 that's MPB.
Please continue to make the videos...It feels good how both of you talk so optimistically about hair loss and its treatments...I would love for you guys to make a video on your own experiences of hair loss patients, and the statistics of which worked more and which didn't..and when is a cure expected!
Glad you are enjoying the content.
I'd say with stress in today's world...start at 23, for full hair retention, even if low dosed or minimal treatment
I want to start now, Im 18
@@francobriga4752 i want to start now im 16
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@@francobriga4752 did you?
i m 18 and on fin because of aggressive hair loss
I am almost 26 with very very minimal thinning in a small section of my hairline, but have a thin crown. I believe I understand what my hairloss would look like in the future, based on my father's and grandfather's hair. Hairloss is honestly ruining my quality of life. It has stopped me from doing many things I want to do, such as swimming and being anxiety-free in social situations. If I were to get an FUT in my early 30's, how can I plan to keep my hair for a lifetime. I am open to having more operations if needed throughout my life. I am also currently on 6 months of finasteride.
Thank you so much for your time.
Finasteride doesn't help you,🤔
aßee n finasteride only helps to maintain hair and prevent further hair loss, regrowth is a bonus
@@subie1019 they increase thickness, which is almost as important as growth IMO
Hey any update at all? Have you been on finasteride for a full year now? Any improvement? Have you maintained?
A super quick update would be reeallyyyy appreciated
How are you?)
Could you talk about diffuse thinning on one of your shows and how it doesn't typically fit on the standard norwood scale as well as treatment options, especially transplant options as there is still hair across the top of the scalp?
can you do a video on effects on hard water and harsh climatic conditions resulting in hair miniaturisation and hair loss. cos here in Dubai alot of people complain about hair loss
It’s genetic.
Very honest Doctors. Hats off to you both
Lots of great info in this video!
I heard a horror story of a guy who got a hair transplant, but did no preventative medications/treatments to maintain his existing hair. He continued to lose his hair, and eventually had to get a hairpiece.
Thank you for the useful content! Thank you for caring so much about the patients. Bless you.
Appreciate that!
@@TheHairLossShow Where are you's located in Aus?
I'm 25 and I'm between a Norwood 2/3. So before either of you gentlemen would consider doing an FUE surgery, you would require me to be on Finasteride for atleast 12 months prior?
@@Marty4709 Melbourne
@@TheHairLossShow What are both of your clinics called?
@@Marty4709 The Knudsen Clinic.
This channel is more than necessary. So much misinformation out there about diseases as complex as the ones that involve hair loss. Thanks for sharing this clear information with all of us.
Appreciate it. Thanks for all you other comments as well. Sorry I haven't been able to respond to each one individually.
Im spewing i didnt find you guys before i went to ashley & martin 6 weeks ago. Your knowledge and care in what you give back is invaluable. Infact ive learnt more care and diligence from a free service on youtube. Im also from melbourne!infact ive called ashley & martin several times and it seems they dont really care. I will one day come in to your clinic
Hopefully it all went well and you now have the information that you require.
A video about topical finasteride would be very appreciated amongst everyone, thank you!
I just want to keep my head full of hair till i am 40 or 45. After that, i really don't care if i have hair or not, because i have already lived my youth and i am ready to enter the next stage of the Human life, growing old.
At that point, i just want to eat healthy and exercise so i don't have to rely on too many medicines and assistance into my old age.
I am currently 25, already started experiencing hair thinning and hair loss, i haven't taken any medication yet, but i will probably start with micro-dose of fin and maybe bump it up to 1mg if i don't see much effect.
I don't plan on taking fin for my entire life, it is completely unnecessary.
Just keep your hair while you are young, and if you want, you can try and keep it into your 50's and 60's, but that's just too much toll on your body. Let nature take its course at that point.
Same, I’m 24 now and have some diffused thinning and thinking of hopping onto topical finasteride + minoxidil. I just want to have nice hair till I’m 40 and by that time I’ll be married and have kids as well, so I won’t care about my hair anymore. I’ll just stay in shape.
same man :D i am 20-21 and i am on finasteride for 1 week
Top reson of hairfall
Weak health
Poor diet
Masturbaton or over sex
Less sleeping
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@@pitbullsami8475 testosterone hormone convert into DHT when man have health related issues,poor diet,bad lifestyle then many harmonel changes and unbalance harmone level makes hair thin
When you diet and digestive system is good hair root is more strong
Sorry bro my English is poor i am from india❤️
51 year old here realllyyy thinking of getting a HT. Been on Dutasteride for 2 years now
No offence but you're 51, does it even matter?
@@testtset7946 None taken, I'm 52 now. Not sure why it should not matter? I don't need to chase chicks if that's what you mean. Married with kid. But you're not dead at 52, I still feel good, my hairloss is not insanely great so I'm thinking it's a good time to get a HT given that I still haven't lost it all. But haven't done it yet, still too nervous.
@@LarsRyeJeppesen HT's can come with its own set of complications, i won't pretend to know anything about it.
Loosing in your hair in your 40/50's is incomparable to the social stigma of loosing them in your teens/20's. But to each their own, if you feel that much more confident with hair hope you'll be able to keep it.
@@testtset7946 You're right ,I definitely care much less about it now than earlier. That's also why am in doubt.. there definitely are risks as you say. And I'm not sure the potential results are worth the risks. Cheers
53 now, still on Dutasteride and it works well. After having added Oral Minoxidil (2.5mg daily) it really has improved the hair quality/thickness.
Thanks for your great content, doctors! I have one question, please:
I am currently on Minoxidil to "buy some time" as I decide whether to get on Finasteride or not. My question is, will the hair saved by Minoxidil still be preserved by Finasteride as I transition to it, or will the latter only preserve the "non-minoxidil-dependent" hairs?
Many thanks in advance!
No, it will act on all the hairs.
The Hair Loss Show so basically i could stop minoxidil and keep both my hairs and the minoxidil hairs? If everything works right for me ofc
@@JacopoTirelli As per other forums, the minoxidil-hairs will fall out and cannot be preserved when switching to finasteride.
@@husainismaeel2981 but they just said it would work on newly acquired minoxidil hair regrowth, hence also being preserved by finasteride. Did I miss some above?
@@Cosmic_Code I think the idea is that it will act on those hairs and keep them stable, but only for as long as you're also using minoxidil, I don't believe you can hop on minoxidil temporarily and then keep them only using finasteride, but don't quote me on that, I'm not the doctor here haha
these dudes are super legit
When young in my 20s without hair loss. My father started balding at 23. Did my own research. But I know it’s mother’s genes and her side had thick hair. Nevertheless where I live in Asia I could get Finasteride and later Loniten by a quick word to the pharmacist. Still have a full set aged 63.
I was a bona fine Norwood 6 aged 19. In other words, no treatment for me.
7 at 13
@@SFBay69 9 at 1
@@SFBay69 if thats true I'll put you in my prayers
What to do when fin dosent stop ur hair loss, my hair keep thining fast , how come a treatment that lower the dht in 70% dosent even slow my hairloss?
Switch to dustasteride as your main treatment
Switch to dutasteride, blocks virtually all DHT. Get your bloodwork done to see if your testosterone is in the high range, as testosterone may be the problem androgen if you're blocking DHT but still experiencing androgenic hair loss.
@@violette1750 How would high T be the problem androgen?
Darius Testosterone can still bind to the androgen receptors on your scalp and miniaturize follicles, just not as effectively as DHT due to its lower binding affinity
@@violette1750 If the other person is finding Finasteride isn't stabilising, and they have high T, how well would they do with Dutasteride? Also, where does aromatisation fit into all of this?
Hello, Dr.Knudsen. I started to lose some hair overall, and my hair has become thinner overall since I was 20.
Now I am 28. I am currently at Norwood class 2(maybe going 3). with the upper temple moved back with some very thin hair at the transition area. And My upper hairline starts to become noticeably thinner than the middle. There is MBP history on my maternal family side. Should I take treatment now or not ?
Why the fuck are you waiting for fucking 8 years take fin bro lol
Your videos are very informative so thank you. I was hoping if you could you make a video on using 320mg Saw Palmetto tablet's a day to stop hair loss in men as oppose to using Finasteride. I have read in multiple places this is the Natural remedy to using Finasteride and has the same effects. Could you compare the 2 please. Thank You
Well I have yet to see any documented evidence that any of the natural DHT reducers work well enough to achieve results.
what about topical finasteride
RU is better for that purpose
RU does shit. Dont waste $ & time
babayaga the boogeyman penus RU worked for me. stfu
oral >>> topical
Andrew Spliffilin nuts why use both when the topical is much less effective. No point in wasting $$. Better to only use proven, effective treatments than to spend $$$ on crap that at best give minor results. Also, im far from loosing the battle. Catched it early.
As a medical student myself, I have to admit that Dr Knudsen is a phenomenal Doctor. He is incredible at explaining himself, giving excellent examples throughout and presenting his points beautifully.
At 28 I went to go see a Dr. At bosley, I did not get treated with finesteride until I followed with surgery which was 6 years later I'm 34_now and had a fue,. But I would have liked the treatment of finesteride beforehand. It was just a lot of money for surgery
We need FDA approved topical finasteride
Hi guys, really appreciate the videos, can you infrom us what kind of treatments can we expect in the very near future?
The doctors bring up so many great points.
Glad you are enjoying it.
Dam I wish I saw this twenty years ago. Definitely regret the transplant. Was desperate in my twenties not a lot of info was out . Should have shaved and gotten on minox and fin . Ce la vie
Why do you regret the tranplant?
@@pcprincipal345 well I did it 15 years ago and they placed a huge cowlick into my hairline. Looks terrible.
@@pcprincipal345 perhaps modern day transplants are better but I had another one and it didn’t help much my front hairline is cursed apparently . Not I can’t wear a natural hairstyle so I’m fooked
@@NBTCTennis wear long hair 😎
@@NBTCTennis sorry to hear dude
starting at age 16 seems a bit young to me, probably hasnt even started growing facial hair substantially yet, face shape changes into low 20's, thats crazy
16 and on fin? wtf this is crazy.
13 and on fin
The Psychopath how is it ?
He I’m 14 and thinning but to much of a bitch to tell my mom
I'd say 23
17 and on fin
I couldn't get 1mg Finasteride. Can I take 5mg once a week? Or what is the best way to handle a 5mg dosage?
Split them into quarters and they will be 1.25mg each
How common is hair loss after 30 with nothing more than a mature hairline?
So since I’m 22 with a Norwood 5 and my dad is a Norwood 5 or 6 and he is 62 years old. And my mother’s, brother’s one is I believe 54 years old and the other one is 50 years old. The younger brother my other uncle, had a Norwood 6 pattern when he was 43 years old I looked at pictures and he had and still has high sides and large donor area (I saw in person) and a few hairs meaning like 10 left but they were spread out, still on the top of his head. My other uncle that is 54 years old right now he has a Norwood 6 pattern I’m pretty sure because he still has high sides and a small patch on frontal forelock. So my question is since they are high Norwood’s but not Norwood 7 (I don’t think) and they are in there 50s and my dad is in his 60s. Am I only programmed to go up to a Norwood 5 or 6? and then my male pattern baldness has stopped and then I can get a transplant?
No. There is no way of predicting. My father is a Norwood 6-7. I just drew the genetic lottery. Family history can give you an idea but no guarantee.
You should do a video on natural hair loss treatments like sal palmetto/flax seed/pumpkin seed oil.
These crooks are not interested in products that do not make them money. You can learn about the dangers of DHT inhibition here. forum.propeciahelp.com/
That stuff doesn't work, it will just give you diarrhea. Sure it's good for the digestion though.
@@dx398 Fuck off dude
They don't work. Only you can do for now is DHT inhibitor and perhaps Minoxidil.
Hello doctors! I started finasteride 2 weeks ago 1MG per day. First 5 days of taking it I had unrelenting heart palpitations... not 100% sure they were heart palps but I had jumping in my chest anyways (without pain) that lasted for this number of days. Have not had absolutely any other problems associated with the medication since. Feel great. Was wondering if you have heard of this happening or could shed some light on what happened to me? I figure it was just my body adapting in some weird way. Thank you for your time!
Probably your body getting used to the new levels of the different hormones. Glad it has settled.
The Hair Loss Show That’s what I figured. Thanks a bunch for your input!
Hey any update? Any other side effects and how’s the hair looking? Would love a quick update!
J Allson Sure thing. This may be a tough pill to swallow (pun intended) but in the weeks after this comment all hell broke loose. I was so determined to continue and fought on and on... lowering the dose etc... I finally threw in the towel on July 14th. As of August 29th, I am just now feeling normal again and hope I continue to recover. Severe insomnia, forgetfulness, memory loss, slowed thinking, poor attention, sexual shutdown, climaxes that felt no better than passing gas (no joke). It was like I didn’t sleep for months yet at the same time I was so wired it was like I drank several cups of coffee. Roughly 5 and a half months on the drug. Hair never changed. I have diffuse thinning. I am hoping to consult a qualified dermatologist this time to get to the bottom of the cause of thinning in my personal case. May not even be MPB for sure anyways. Wasted my whole year torturing myself with this medication, not that 2020 has been worth “enjoying” anyways. Ha!
I want to add... even though I’m not a very pro- pharmaceutical person in the first place at all, don’t let my experience dissuade you... I wasn’t exactly an ideal candidate in the first place... I have always had a lot of constitutional issues. YMMV
Thank you guys so much for your honesty!!
10:55 left him with life long consequences? Should have definitely expanded further on this.....
Is there a video about medication induced hair loss? Anti depressants and anti psychotics specifically
An anti- depressant I took somehow triggered male pattern baldness. Never had any hair loss before taking it, so good question
@@shutoffsoul
I started seroquel few years ago and noticed I was losing more hair. It has stopped. Im lucky, i have a lot of hair.
If I take a combination of oral finasteride and topical minoxidil and see significant regrowth can I stop taking minoxidil and keep taking finasteride to maintain the results?
Are you transplant sergery Dr's I'm having hair Transplants in Istanbul Turkey would love your views on the matter
What about facial maturation in your 20s
Even though your done puberty your body still matures and go through slight changes
Could Finasteride effect this?
What are the potential side effects of blocking DHT production? Is it very rare that there are any negative side effects? What about for doing it for many decade?
Hi Doctors, very informative videos. Thank you. I’m 54 years old and I’m considering surgery at this point, as the thinning has been more progressive in the last couple of years. My question is does Finasteride help maintain the existing hair after the surgery? I’m hoping that surgery fills in the empty spots and then FIN will help in maintaining the rest. Also, I’ve been using Nioxin for sometime now, and want to know if that shampoo also helps to maintain. Any other medications/shampoos in the market o should consider? Thank you in advance.
I’m no doctor, but from everything I have heard, even after hair transplant, finasteride (and possibly minoxidil, though I am not sure) is a must in order to maintain your new hair. without finasteride, nothing is going to stop the new hair from falling out again
what about start treatment if you don't need it?
Great job gentleman. Thank you for sharing your knowledge to all us baldies :)
You are most welcome!
The day before you thought your hair was thinning
TH-cam is getting really comfortable with these back to back unskippable ads
Hi guys what are your thoughts on topical Finasteride, evidence supports sides are almost 0, and has nearly the same effectiveness. What are your views?
i wonder this as well
We have many patients that are on it and are tolerating better than the oral form. It is keeping them stable so that is the key.
So topical finasteride works almost as good as oral ? @The hair loss show
Excellent as always!
why only rely on the back of the head. what about other hair donation areas ? chest, legs, (arse) etc. ?
I want to start treatment because Im really obsessed in going bald. I went to a tricologist and he said Im okey but I dont think so, Im 18 years old and I hate this
what did you do, m 18 and on same bandwagon
Do you need to wash your hair with shampoo to remove sebum before applying hair loss topicals?
No. I think it would only be an issue if you had really oily scalp. But for most, not really suggested.
answer of this video 17:00
sir can you please show how you customize treatment for patient ?
Have you had a look at our patient demonstrations?
23 and currently just about to develop a mature hairline (my hairline is about 95% juvenile). I am asian with a full head of thick hair for now. Paternal side is bald, maternal side not bald. should I start taking microdoses of finasteride just as a preventative measure?
How’s the hair going?
Can you talk about male pattern baldness as a teenager I have agressive hair loss but I’ve heard finasteride can stop development
You need to be assessed formally if you are young and have started losing your hair. I cannot stress this point greatly enough.....
The Hair Loss Show I have been accessed and my dad started balding at the same age as me . Does finasteride impact any growth
@@varunbatta4197 what did you do brother?
18 and same suffer from aggressive ahirloss, just started fin
Can minoxidil be applied on perfectly healthy hair?
Horrible idea. Your hair will become dependant on the minoxidil and you’ll have to stay on it forever
@@MattThe1in27-1Hamill lol no it wont, dont be stupid
Hi. I wanna do appreciate you both dear doctors.
I,m 30 yo and start to use1 mg finastride 3 times a week.
My question is that,is there any chance to regrowth in my hair.
I,m loosing hair in front of my head about 50 %.
yes
Yes u can definitely regrow hair, if there is no regrowth by around 6 months, my recommendation would be to up the dosage to maybe 5/6/7 times a week, depending on ur choice
So did it work? Did you regrow some hair?
I have used minoxidil for one month it started shedding a lot i know about initial shedding phase i was afraid so i don't want to continue..can that shedded hair due to minoxidil will regrow without using minoxidil further or that lost hair was lost?
C'mon dude you know that's expected, it's not gonna stop growing keep with it
Hey can you update us about hair condition now......
Search 'Post Finasteride Syndrome' (PFS) before you consider treatment. Make sure you are well informed. There are much worse things than hair loss.
Hi doctor. Is it okay to use aspirin if you’re on finasteride?
Yes, it should be fine.
Is it worth trying to prevent hair loss/ get a hair transplant if your not willing to take finasteride, but are using minoxidil daily and taking vitamins such a as biotin zinc etc ?
I’m looking to to do it myself I’m not bothered taking fin for my hair life! My best guess is you’ll want to be willing to do multiple hair transplants + smp to achieve a good result! Depending on your predestined hair loss you can make it to 60 with a “good head of hair”
If u go through hair transplant doc will give u minox and finasteride 😂😂😂
I'm transexual fem does the finasteride or dutesteride have any effect on my esteral valadate or my Testosterone blockers I'm having a forehead reduction and brow lift but my hair is receding and thin have monoxide but need finasteride can you advise an old x British subject in America Jennifer B pre op trans
Dr how can you accurately estimate or calculate that a hair is at 50% thickness?
Sir from last 5 months I'm noticing my hair faill, i went to the dermatologist he prescribed me minixodril and fin1 mg.... But after using minox i got lot of pimples as well as head ache.... Now i want to take prp... Isn't good to go for prp
Is it safe to take finasteride if one is diagnosed with hypertension?
I have been on finasteride for 6 months and I am having shedding on my head hair but the surprise is in the second month I have noticed my right eyebrow is shedding too !! until this moment. the left eyebrow was fine until 2 months ago ..so what should I do? everyone is telling me what is wrong with your eyebrows!.
How’s your hair so far? If that’s you in your profile picture your hair looks good!
@@prometheus6853 well, my eyebrows look better in the mean time but still not as thick as they were before using finstride. In terms of my hair it stopped shedding and maybe it will grow thicker than before or it will be just maintained 🤷🏽♂️ . I still using it by the way ..it is been so far one and half a year. Properly I will switch to avodart when I reach 2 years. By the way the picture in profile is an old one. Best regards.
Thanx for the great info. I'm taking minoxidil and finasteride. In seeing some growth happening now. Also taking Methyl Sulfonyl Methane. Is this good? Con
Hey any update?? Would love a quick one. I’ve just seen some thinning alittle and I’m thinking of getting on finasteride. Any side effects?
What about efficacy of Dut, etc with older people, 50+..?
Thank you Doctors, for your very clear informative videos.
Is 3 mg a week enough to preserve your hair?? I have been using minoxidil for 7-8 months which decreased my hairfall but still i loose plenty of hairs.. I'm 18 and my condition is not that bad...( I still have plenty hairs on my head) so I wanna know if 3mg is enough because I don't wanna over-treat it.
3mg per week works for most people.
And how long till I can see a decrease in hairfall?
@@asimayub6178 usually within 2-3 months.
Okay... Thanks alot.
Have you made much progress?
2:15
Video microscope
Which video was it?
Hi Doc's, can you do a video on topical finasteride and why no drug companies make it?
I would like to see there opinion as well.
Me too
They do. My wife works at a derm office and they sell a topical that is a combo of minoxidil 7% and fin, like 1.5% I think.
ironsidesaz oof I’ll buy some from u mate
And a video on minoxidil pill form
Can we have you guys talk about the common ball pain at the start of the treatment? Appreciate the content. Thanks for the effort. It is extremely informative.
Will add that to the next Q+A
Did you have it too? It wasn't too painful for me but just a little achy from time to time during the first two weeks. Then it subsided after two weeks
Love this channel btw. So much helpful information.
Topical Finasteride is getting a be a popular topic. I'd love to hear your thoughts on it along with this other topical, Breezula, meant to be getting FDA approved this year for AGA
For us poor souls who somehow still get sides from microdosing!
Zachary Macer
Where did you hear that the FDA is approving it this year?? So it will be available to be used for hair loss and prescribed this year you’re saying?
Interesting about the drug, because it inhibits PGD-2, which aspirin also does powerfully..
@@BlahBlahPoop617 You mean aspirin can also inhibit DHT production?
Thank you so much for this informational content! So great to see doctors who care about their patients :))
interesting stuff i got my hair Trans ay age of 30 I wonder if I could regrowth some hair before the operation with finasteride and minoxidil
Can Rosemary oli replace Regaine ?
Never
Have you ever treated LPP? And, if so, how?
Thanks for the videos.. can minoxidel be used alone?Will it be effective..?
It can but best effect is to combine with DHT inhibitor ( Dutasteride or Finasteride)
Beautifully explained ?
my son is 24 yrs old and suffering from male pattern baldness i want him to start with finasteride. can he start with 1mg a day? thanks.
Do any of u take finesteride
I had a young boy wd Hirline Recession , Almost All HT docs Suggested Surgery Except me n Put him on Med n PRP Regime n Now he is Doing Exceptionally Well Dr Zahid
What about rosemary oil?!
41 years old.....1 Year after Hairtransplant, will it be fine to start FIN? I have not been taking anything except multivitamins formulated for hair and natural DHT
Great information pls post more such videos
Sir there are so many study which says that finasteride increase the risk of high prostate cancer is it true?
very interesting. thank you very much the sound is perfect!
Always good to have feedback!
Thank you so much for all this info. You guys are great!
Hey doc.
We know that the main reason for MPB is the DHT. However there are some people saying that testosterone can also cause hairloss. Is that true? Can testosterone also bind to androgen receptors in the scalp and cause miniaturization? Thanks guys from Germany
Guten Tag! It is not testosterone that causes the problem. That said, testosterone will convert into DHt which can cause the miniaturisation. Hope that helps.
No. Testosterone is responsible for masculine features like heavier voice, higher muscle density, bone density, Adam's apple, and body hair growth. By that definition we would only grown either more hair around the crown and face edges or increase the thickness or length of the follicles that's readily present.
@@hoejackborseman1059 DHT does those things as well.
Yes, it can actually, but to a lesser extent ( all androgens do, hence the name androgenic alopecia. Test is approx 8 times less androgenic than DHT). However some people are more T senstive than average, and this is all down to genetics.
@@chris-nx1nk What makes genetics sensitive to DHT for some other men? There have to be explaination in detail rather than blaming just genetics which is absurd, irrelevant and illogical
Can we use finasteride for life long?