It's too bad that DHT only affects hair loss in follicles on the most important part of the body. If only DHT caused hair loss on my ass and/or back and NOT on my head! 😎
@@Victor_Fontenele ahhaha....well DHT is good for making us men (body hair, facial hair, muscles, genitals) but it absolutely sucks for hair on our scalp. Its nature's cruelest joke for taking away a man's youthful appearance lol
I watched so many of your videos but THIS ONE seems to have an answer that I HAVE BEEN SEEKING FOR YEARS! I saw many dermatologists/physicians but no one could ever tell me why at some point my androgenetic alopecia started to have a mild inflamed look. Got a biopsy, some dermatologists said the biopsy was interesting, some said dermatitis, some said Lichen Planopilaris. No clear answer, but it’s interesting how the inflammation is following exactly the genetic and identical male balding pattern of my uncles. I’ve been having it for the past 10 years but it doesn’t seem to be destroying my transplanted hairs. Had a hair transplant 5 years ago.
We are waiting for Dr. Tsuji’s hair clone. It said on the news that in 5 years we will have a cure. Do wish there will be cure in the foreseeable future . Oh my god
sarah yuan there will never be a cure for hair loss, pharmaceutical companies make billions off hair treatment alone... why would they stop that by finding a cure? It’s all a business
Hey, ive tried them both, stemoxydine is cool, it works, but has a very mild effecto on growth. Alfatradiol im not sure, ive only been using it for about a month, and im not sure, but i think it started me to cause shedding, wich might be a positive i guess (like a sign that it is working), i mix it with finasteride (0.25%), so if my shedding doesnt stop ill up my finasteride dosing. In my opinion both are good addons but not very good on their own, they likely wont stop hairloss alone.
Hi, I'm in the 8 month on Finasteride and it works! In the 6th month you see very minimal results on stabilization (no shedding) and regrowth (no always). Then in this 8 month I can really say it works and hope waiting more results
If patient has both DHT and inflammation problem he can use fin for dht and change his diet as well as use steroid cream for his scalp inflammation problems. Diet should not include sugar , processed foods, high carbs, spicy food, fried food, etc..Also stress needs to be managed cuz that has an effect on scalp health as well. Basically, one needs to tackle all causes of hair loss from all possible angles. It’s not just DHT that causes hairloss; it could be the major cause but inflammation and allergic reactions also should be taken seriously. You can use also keto 2% shampoo for inflammation because if it didnt help block dht in scalp it can at least treat inflammation and dandruff which will lead to less shedding and a thicker healthier hair. Hope this helps
Djsnoop123 it’s better to address it from the root cause. Because steroid creams and keto shampoos can be effective maybe in the short term but when you adjust your lifestyle you start seeing more effective results for the long term
@@whatreally9 been on fin 8mg/week and zero sides so far, that is 3 months yet + minoxi + prp and l see a shit tons of new hairs,well maybe because l was not that bald its just thinning but still, stopped hairloss as well,but my front scalp is still visible a little
Same thing here for 7 months great stabilization with little bit improvement but really really mild decreasing libido sometimes (not to the point where I can't get erection)
@Atul Kumar Verma doesnt matter at all, anytime u can skip a day here and there doesn't matter. U can even skip a month every 6mknths or so finasteride stays in the system
What I'm more interested to see is real life examples (photos of before/ after usage) of your patients using finasteride from 1yr till 5yrs or more. The internet is full of scams, showing almost bald guys getting a full hair growth after using finasteride which makes people having HUGE expectations.
@@snowpuddle9622 Yes but that's missleading, in most cases after 1 or 2 years it stops hair fall for 90% of people but even more then 60% witness increase in density. That's because those hair that are miniaturizing but not under their 50% original volume will benefict from fina resulting in a ticker and denser hair
The data used in this video is wrong. The clinicial trials in the early 2000s showed that after 5 years 90% of patients either maintained their existing hair or regrew more. Also, another 10 year study showed that only 7% of patients went below baseline even after 10 years. No idea where this guy is getting his figures from
I would have liked you to talk more about the people who have shown signs of hair regrowth, not just stability. And also effectiveness younger vs older people who use it
Im 25 I've beeen taking fin for 14 months now. Im not sure about "regrowth" to be honest but the greatest improvement I saw was the existing hair where the miniaturization was reversed. Before, alot of my hair especially at anterior was thin and whispy and you could see the scalp. After even just a few months I noticed how much thicker the hair strands were getting and it began to fill in. My hair prior to finasteride was like a light brown and now Its VERY dark brown due to the hair shaft thickening and people were asking me if ive dyed my hair darker lol. I really dont think I grew any new hair, but the improvements have been staggering and it also did completely halt my hair loss.
I’m on my second month taking Finasteride, 4mg per week. And literally I feel like the hair loss has stop. It’s very rare if I see a hair when I’m shower. Also using minoxidil once per day with topical dutasteride.
Pablo you don't think that is too much to take finasteride with Topical Dutasteride from a side effect perspective? Why don't you just take topical Finasteride with oral?
Joe d because the lotion has already the 2 components Minoxidil + Dutasteride. And yeah, I thought it was too much so that’s why I decided to take only 4mg per week instead of 7. So far so good.
Joe d that’s not possible to say, probably a little bit less of results. I don’t know, plus I’m only on my 2nd month so yeah, let’s wait a little bit more.
Just speaking from personal experience but Finasteride has helped me tremendously. Not only has my hair loss stopped but my hair grows thicker than It did previously. Even though I’ve never experienced any side effects, I’ve been dropping down the dosage to one every other day now and the results have still been maintained. Would strongly recommend to anyone thinking about it.
@@shahzodmashrabi9085 A few months shy of 2 years now. I’m just over 6ft but quite slim. Diet is mixed tbh - I eat relatively healthy and cook proper well balanced meal but not overly strict with it and I can under eat if I’ve had a busy day.
@@shahzodmashrabi9085 Was pattern hair loss. My two main issues was the two corners of my hair line had began to go really far back and that my fringe had become so thin it looked like there was almost nothing there. Looking back it had gradually got worse since from the age of 18 but really started to speed up dramatically when I was I turned 21 to the point I began thinking about the idea of shaving my head - which is when I decide I’d try finasteride
To be honest, I wasn’t expecting much. I’ve been taking Finasteride since February along with Minoxidil and I have to say, the results have been amazing! I no longer have a receding a hairline or thinning hair! It’s all coming back and I really can’t believe it! I’ve done a whole 6 month video about it on my channel! But this is just how it worked for me everyone is different
@Unknown It's widely reported that this can happen and is normal and reflects the new hair comming through underneath. So if your experiencing that, don't panic!
@@ashutoshraghav6813bro you are using minoxidil any problem in scalp or other like scalp itching scalp redness scalp irritation etc please tell because I want to use this that's why I want to clear all the things
One of the reasons the hair loss can continue even with a 5AR blocker is because other androgens go unaccounted for in the scalp i.e. testosterone that continues to bind to the hair follicle and cause miniaturisation. Is that correct?
I am in propecia for over 2 months, and I do not observe decent results yet. As a matter of fact, I am continuously shedding resulting to thinning. I am losing hope that is why I am searching for an inspirational and authentic message for someone who also uses this drug to keep me go through this process. :(
I have been taking finasteride for 15 years. Lately, I have less libido and don't think about women och sex that much. I don't know if this is age or finasteride building up. I do know one thing for sure. When I try to stop finasteride. It takes just 3 weeks before my hair starts falling off, massively. So I panic and start taking it again. So I will never know if it's age or fin. I am 38 btw. Care to comment on this?
Does it stop the process immediately when u take it or will it still go until the 3-6 month period, also when in the shedding phase does the shedded amount get restored or will it remain like that for ever. Thanks btw very helpful comment .
How much do you take per week of fin? These doctors say to start at 3mg a week and if thats effective no need to do the recommended 7 mg a week, as it only gives a higher chance of side effects. So if you're doing 7 mg a week, I'd cut to 3 mg and see if you have any improvement, as I dont think it will make u lose any hair from decreasing the dosage.
@@noahlaferriere5515 I usually take 1mg/day for 15 years. But lately, I have tried 3 times a week. Hopefully it will make a difference after a while. Thanks for the reply btw. Don't notice any difference really. During summer I usually stop completely for 1 month. Then I notice a difference in interest in women quite a lot. Unfortunately Even more difference in hair loss. I start losing a lot after a couple of weeks actually.
@@chrisgranstrom6513 Well I'm glad to hear that you've lowered to 3mg a week, as there seems to be almost no advantage to taking more than that. I'd say if you keep doing the 3mg/week and dont notice any hear loss/progress loss with the 3mg week, maybe even go down to 2mg a week and see if thats still effective (maybe that will start to make the difference, as far as how you feel)
Could you possibly explore the signaling mechanisms that occur when people describe the finasteride or minoxidil “shed”? Does a new, healthier follicle underneath talk to the thin, telogen-phased hair?
I started taking 1mg every day, 9 days ago. I'm using it in combination with minoxidil and microneedling. I'm going to try it for 3 months and update this later 👍
@@iReppoGames Update: At start of treatment my temples were receding and my crown was thinning. After 3 months: I have gotten hair back on the temples. A lot actually, but they are very light so far. I had none left at that spot before treatment. Very good results here. Top of my head(the crown) I don't see noticable changes unfortunately. I've heard from friends it looks thicker but I can't confirm since I accidentally removed my before pictures. If it's thicker it's not by much in my opinion. I'm going to continue treatment and post results in another 3 months. By that time I should notice the results more clearly. I've had no noticable negative side effects.
@@CabbageYe That is amazing to hear. I stated low dose fin like 3 weeks ago, and I want to see how much maintenance/regrowth I get on fin before considering min. Currently no side effects either, like you.
it's been 4 months of finasteride and 1 month of minoxidil I'm taking amd using but still I'm having same problems i used to have before starting meditation. I'm getting demotivated day by day I'm really desperate please wish me luck
I've been on it for about 3 months and I have not seen any improvements. Am I worried or demotivated? Not at all. Doctors have repeatedly said that things can get worse (shedding) in those first 3 to 6 months and that in many cases some people see improvements after the first 6 months and even after 1 year. Patience is the key here. Just keep doing your part and continue taking your medication. Give it at least one year and then you can start to worry if you haven't noticed any improvement after that. That is my humble advise.
@@darconpthank you so much, it means a lot to me, and yes i won't stop taking medications until i get to see improvements least for a year, thanks for your inspiring reply
@@mohammadimami4507 Good to hear that. I'd also like to remind you that Finasteride's job is to stop your hair loss progression. Many report seeing regrowth after taking fin but that's just a huge plus for lucky people. As long as fin stops or drastically slows our hair loss, that's a big win for us. That's where Minoxidil comes handy to help with hair regrowth stimulus and in most cases also takes same time as fin to show results. Hope it makes sense.
Some ppl claim anti dandruff shampoo. Add in perilla extract, wheatgrass on empty stomach, good diets, cut gluten, milk or any common allergens. Be careful with rolling. I’m still trying to figure it out
I took propecia( finastride) in 2007 and my hair came back, then lost it after I stopped medication. I was 18 at the time now at my 30’s I wanna start taking it again but I am all bald see if it comes back. Let’s see what happens
Salam brother I’m also afghan 😂. I’m 18 and going through bad hair loss. I’m also thinking about taking finasteride. When you started at 18 how bad was your hair and also did you experience just maintenance or regrowth as well? And what caused you to stop
@WS my hair got bad in a year , started thinning and losing, but after propecia it came back and I had it for a year cause I was on that pill and I stopped cause you had to keep taking the pill plus I couldn’t afford it back then. Started shaving it and people liked it said it suited me so never looked back
I’m 23. Would love to see you explain the stages in order you should try different treatments. A dermatologist told me i have a bit of MPB at the front but nothing severe (yet). The shedding is likely tel effluvium. After research, I think going straight onto minoxidil might accelerate the balding in the long term, seeing as min has a plateau after about 5 years. Is it better to get on min/fin early or wait until I’m showing more severe signs of it progressing? My concern is that I do not want to get on these drugs too early seeing as they will lose their effect before I’m 30.
Best to monitor your own hair loss with pictures every 3 months and judge what you are happy with. There is no point waiting till your 30 to start if you have little hair left. Work on the assumption that min, fin and lllt will allow you to keep most of what you have and then slowly continue to thin 10 years later. With hair transplants as an option to fill any unacceptable areas. That is atleast what I am doing.
douglas cmc I have noticed fairly worrying hair shedding. I’ve have always noticed a slight recession at the temples for a few years but I think that’s my hairline. My hair isn’t as thick as it was so I’m hoping it’s not too severe. Are you also NW1?
@@Schlimaazl same shedding is terrible. Worst is when i shower and shampoo how about u? Do u notice ur hairfalling constantly? Im probably the same situation as u. But my advice is best to seek professional consultation
Hi guy, I've been taking Finasteride for about 3 to 4 months and its been great! BUT recently i have noticed that my hair is starting to fall out again. I'm splitting the 5mg pill (split into 4) so 1.25 grams every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Should I increase my dose? Not sure if I'm moulting further as the weather heats up - would love to hear what you think! Thanks for your time!
please help I'm 22 years old and my hair is falling out. I tried to get finasteride from a doctor, but I don't prescribe it because they don't prescribe it in my country. how to get ORAL finesteride to the Czech Republic. please help.
Been losing hair for the past few years but now it is becoming more noticeable. Hair is receding at the front but no loss of hair from the crown, which from what i have read this medication is more beneficial for. What would you recommend the dosage for a 50+ year old be? as the advice is 1mg per day which, judging by the comments and info i have researched seems high.
On the 3:20 on the resistance point, do you think it can be negative thing if you start the drug too early? Im 24 and having very mild hair loss, so should i wait a couple years or continue to use finasteride?
1. What should you do if Finasteride is not working and should I take dutasteride or higher finasteride dose instead? For context: I've been on finasteride for around 8 months and have lost significant amount of hair however, it probably slowed down the rate of loss a little bit. You stated that it takes 6 months to see results and stability. In my case, there is no regrowth of hair and no stability. Furthermore, both sides of my family only have some thinning hair which is to be expected for men who are 50+ but no one is bald or have excessive thinning. I have diffuse thinning on the top and sides of my head but not the back. The hairline is nw1. I'm 21 and have been losing hair for around 1.5 - 2 years I consulted with a trichologist and he told me that there isn't much dht build up in the scalp and I should get bloodwork done. I plan on consulting with someone else as well. I'll probably add minoxidil and possibly laser. 2. So, what other causes of hairloss could it be if it isn't genetic (for someone in my case) and what should I do about it? Thank you very much
If monotherapy is not effective maybe you need to add more things to your regimen and if you still continue to lose ground then throw the kitchen sink at it. Finasteride is not getting rid of all androgens in your system and it also causes your testosterone levels to increase so you need a topical anti-androgen to take care of the remaining androgens in your scalp like CB-03-01 or RU58841. That is all you can't do as far as prevention goes. As for stimulation you can also add to your regimen minoxidil, dermarolling and a low level laser hat.
You need hair supplements too to promote hair growth such as: biotin, fish oil, collagen, vitamin d3, pumpkin seed oil, ginko biloba, zinc,. Maybe you are nutrient deficient.
Hello Doctor, Can we conclude the same thing about Dutasteride in the long term like Finasteride? I'm on Dutasteride and Minoxidil currently after being on Finasteride for 2 years. I barely have any side effects. But I'm loosing around 50 hairs daily.
I got heart palpitations after taking finasteride, i was only taking it for a week. Then it went after i stopped taking finasteride. But lasted for 2 weeks
That's not from fin, it doesn't do anything to your heart, don't stop the treatment if you want to save your hair. Talk to a doctor who's a specialist in fin.
@@Deathkill06 In the official booklet it says heart palpitations are possible side effects and doctors should be consulted if you have them, so that's not true.
I'm definitely not discrediting you, but just out of curiosity, were you stressing about Finasteride and the possible side effects? Because alot of people do when they start taking it and it can cause a great deal of anxiety for some. Which can lead to heart palpitations.
This guy never say finasteride lose effectiveness ,he just said that there maybe something else such as inflammation that cause hair loss so we need find out what are the causes ,at the same time based on what i know that some people androgen receptor will get more sensitive to dht by time so as we know finasteride only block around 60-70%dht and the remaining dht still can cause damage to follicles
Does only using Finastride without Minoxidil help? My doc had suggested to use Finastride 2 days in a week and Minoxidil everyday and some multivitamins...Will using only Finastride and Hair Multivitamins..give me the results..I have androgenic alopecia..but I feel it's not that bad that I use Minoxidil..Please help
hello i am 19 and have lost a decent amount of hair/receding hairline. I started fin (1mg) and want to start minoxidil. i want to have hair for the rest of my life!! should i lower my dose (1mgx7days) to (1mgx3) to lesser an immunity? and would minoxidil help short term and worsen as the years go by, would appreciate input thanks!
The lowering of the dose is ideal for reducing the side effects and attempting to have as little fin in your body whilst maintaining its affect on reducing your hairloss which is different for every person. If your not really noticing any side effects then continue as you are to watch the results. If you do notice side effects, then you should consider reducing your amount, but remember that could reduce its effect. The only way to know is to monitor the benefits you are getting at your current dose. If you looking thin then add LLLT and Minoxidil too, they complimemt fin and can make the hair recovery even better. However its not necessary right now if you are getting great results from fin alone. Just have to be patient. Proper results are measured in months not weeks. For measuring results and hairloss, I picked a light in my house and stand under it at night time (so lighting will be consistant) and take pictures every 3 months. Try to pick a consistant hair style for the shots too like a middle parting and maybe after showering but when the hair is dry, that way to won't have different amounts of greese/oil on your head changing the picture comparison.
so why all these advertisements for finastride if it doesnt do anything other than slowing so as if the doctor is saying if ur going yo be bald in 1 year with finastride ull be bald in 2 years such a bullshi..t
No, for some people it's more like 15 years instead of 3. If you are 30, it means you will start looking bald at 40-45 instead of 32-33. Huge difference.
I started losing more hair after i started using finasteride .I take 2.5mg of it 3 times a week. For 30 days. Side effect : I am less hornier than i was
I am using finasteriod from 1 month and 10 days first month of last 2 week my hair sheeding start and now hair sheeding stop and hair fall also stop 1 or 2 or 3 hair fall out when i wash hair frinds tell me i continue medicision i also notice that after using finasteriod my hair become strong from before
what i dont understand is why 2 of the 10-year studies have better results than the FDA trials of 5 years, in the 10 year study after 10 years 80% (and higher) have stabilized. Anyone got an answer?
really hope someone or the hair doc can see this and respond im someone who is on testosterone replacement and about to start finasteride I want to try x3 a week but how do I know this is a good starting point if I'm using exogenous testosterone don't want to start with x1 a day and chance any side effects but also don't want to take x3 a week and waste weeks if nots months of lost ground any help would be great on how I figure out what dose is working
Hi guys, I find your videos really informative. Could you explain in one of your next videos what scarring alopecia means. Is it the same as normal androgenic alopecia? Thanks.
Finasteride worked better for me than dutasteride. I was on dutasteride for a year (after being on fin for 4 years) and I progressively lost my temples and hairline. Do you know why this could be? Finasteride was maintaining just fine for me and I never lost a hair in the shower on it. Been back on it for 6 months now and things have stabilized and regrowth has returned. Thank you.
@@shahzodmashrabi9085 Yeah I saw testosterone can still play a role in hair loss even when DHT is nuked. I had just struggled to figure out why these studies always showed dutasteride to have a better hair count. I guess there weren't enough studies done. In most of them people started on dutasteride, it wasn't a switch from fin. I can assure that my assessment of dutasteride wasn't a delusional one. 1 year after this switch resulted in thinned temples and hairline. It was even making my hair transplant look thin. I guess our genotype determines which balance of test vs dht will be better for hair. 6 months back on fin and the front looks great again. I guess I should just be grateful and leave dutasteride as a last resort.
@@shahzodmashrabi9085 I'm 29. Mostly do cardio. I do a lot of juicing. Eat clean, just water and green tea. 5 yrs ago when I started, no sides on fin besides the common ball ache so I tapered the dose, watery semen. Both those effects went away. My libido still through the roof. Are you on anything?
@@matthewsnyder3517 i am going to start finasteride soon, i am 19 and i am overall pretty healthy but i’m guessigg my im going to have to make lifestyle changes to really be good for this. what is your dosage?
@@boblully5053 studies aren't subjective. The results are objective. It is percentile at the end that matters. The studies I have seen are random and trusted. FDA is reliable. But it isn't all encompassing. I am not saying that FDA is wrong. But FDA didn't prove anything that indicates a falsehood in the other studies.
@@boblully5053 if a desired effect is reached , any other effect will have the burden to prove otherwise. I am not sayin that there isn’t a difference. That difference boils down to the method. Not the result
Reflex HyperAndrogenety. Dr. Can you please talk about this. Is it common? Can Finasteride cause it? Im ok with a " normal shed ". But a hardcore shed that can accelerate your hair loss its too much for me. Im thinking in jumping on Finasteride but im really apreensive because of this.
Hi Vikram, very useful information and great videos really appreciate it, question: when is is safe to go back to normal life after a hair transplant operation? For example back to the gym lifting weights? I just had it done 4 days ago and my clinic said wait about a month but whats your take on that? Thanks!
Hi Dr. Knudsen and Dr. Jayaprikash! Thanks for the informative videos. My question for you involves shock loss: I have a 1x2 inch hairless birthmark on the crown of my scalp which I intend to get surgically removed in the near future. I’ve been on Finasteride and Minoxidil for close to a year and have recovered about 70% of my hair from a previous diffuse Norwood 3. Do you think surgery would affect my hair gains in any way from possible shock loss?
Two years later how is it going now are you still having hair with fina and minoxidil 😅 me too i'm Norwood 3diffuse thinning balding i'm 26 years old i'm so depressed because of that
Hello, So by the second year mark I realized minoxidil/microneedling was a pain in the ass plus the minoxidil was causing me to have dark undereye circles. I fell off with my minoxidil routine but kept with the finasteride. That being said I lost all my minoxidil gains however it still wasn't as bad as baseline. I got a transplant a year ago, which was around 2.5 years after I started finasteride. It looks way better now than it ever did. The gains you get from a hair transplant are incomparable to anything you can gain with meds.
Hi. Does your hair grows normally while taking Finasteride? Also if you want to let it grow like Jason Mamoa style, can you do it? Or it has like a lenght limit?
I was on Finasteride for around 4.5 years. It worked beautifully for the first 3 years. It even helped me regrow hair in the temples! But after 3.5 year's of taking Finasteride, I noticed my hair thinning again ever so slightly. So I made the switch to Dutasteride which I take daily. Been on Dutasteride for 3 months so it's still to early to tell.
@humble harambe Only side I noticed was watery seamen. But that faded over time. Personally never worried me as I don't plan on having children. (Whether that effects having kids I'm not entirely sure!?) But yeah, Fin really helped with adding density to all the hair on my head.
@@carlosawad1132 It's nearly 15 months since I first started taking Dutasteride. It's definitely held off further thinning and recession. I've even noticed a few new strands of hair growing at the front which was unexpected. But yeah, so far so good.
dr I really want to know that my eyebrows, beard, and pubic hair are falling out along with hair from the scalp... which condition is this ?? is this androgenetic alopecia or alopecia areata
I had hair loss from having Celiac Disease that went untreated and undiagnosed for 57 yrs. Finally went to a Functional Medicine Practitioner and got a DNA Test that proved I had Celiac Disease. Stopped eating grains and stopped the malnutrition from the gluten that was blocking my receptors from up taking vitamins and minerals. I suggest going to IFM.org. and finding one who's local. Best wishes!
Hello Shivam, I’m not a doctor but I’ve also been struggling with hair loss. I think if you are losing hair in all of those places you likely suffer from Alopecia Areata Universalis. Check to see a doctor, especially a dermatologist or a trichologist if you are looking to stop it and possibly try to reverse it. They are likely to prescribe you Finasteride, corticosteroids or some other form or treatment.
@@rasmusolofsson6060 But if you use in combination with finasteride, and you stop using minoxidil let says after 1 years, finasteride should help to keep that hair right?, because dht its been blocking and that the reason for the hair loss
Those numbers may be droping because of the Age of the Control Group ? Hairloss does get worse as we age, even though DHT Levels naturally lower themself with age, so there is the general aging effect of the Human Body in play. For my part, I'am 22 years old, eat healthy, do a lot of exercise and do not smoke or take any other drugs, still experience hair loss due to my genetics and the DHT. So, I'am hoping that the dropping in efficiency is due to the age of the Controll Group ! 🙏 Just a thought of mine, just hoping to stabilize my hair loss till I'am 30 ^^ What are your thoughts on that opinion ?
Could I take finasteride 1mg a day in addition with a hair supplement that has saw palmetto (product is nutrafol men) please could I have your advised on this!
@@r.r.9280 ive been on finasteride for 2 and a half months now , I’ve only started taking saw palmetto hair supplement 2 weeks ago so I can’t tell just yet whether this two combination works for me, just on finasteride, I experienced more shedding on the 2nd month compared to the 1st month but the upside was all my other existing hair its darker and thicker , I suffered from mild male pattern baldness and hair thinning, I just would like to know from people here should I start on minioxidil for a receding hairline? Cause I’m afraid if I delay not starting minioxidil my hair follicles at the temples and hairline will miniaturize and it can’t grow anm
pseudo-gyno? or real gyno? Me myself ive beveloped a small but visible pseudogyno. I'm not sure if that's because of the drug but I think it's highely likely. To counter pseudo gyno I tried to stop fen for 2 months but it persisted so I'm now also doing gym and I'm on a low calorie diet to lose fat tissue which seems to be helping so far it's stil there but a lot better than previously. I've checked my estradiol levels and theyre a little over the average so I think that may be the cause. My guess, due to the hormonal imbalance which is being caused by the drug my body may be prducing too much estrogen to balance out with the over the top testosterone levels which in my case are +/- 1000% over the average
Really appreciate the feedback... I’m only taking 1/4 tablet every other day and feel slight tenderness.... I will keep an eye for 2 weeks and may stop the meds completely if it persists.
Talk about what DHT does in the body and the side effects of lowering it only thing stopping me taking fin nobody talks about what dht does its x5 more potent than testosterone so it can't be useless we must need it
It allows you to mature during puberty. In adulthood not so much, just enlarges your prostate and damages your hair. Hence why the VAST Majority of men can suppress it without side effects.
@@mutchytheman9607 iv heard this but was skeptical thats really all it does , it sounds like a no brainer to lower it but it makes you wonder people who suffer from depression anxiety low libido etc that DHT is not playing a role in this in that case lowering would make things even worse?
@@Vishwanath94.95 I'm not worried about losing my hair after stopping as I'd be taking this treatment for years and years which would take me to middle age where I can imagine hair at that point is not my concern
Isnt it dangerous to stop something that naturally occurs in our human body that has evolved to be perfectally like that just for consmetic reasons, it seems like quite a gamble and unwise risk to potentially be doing something we dont know to yourself for cosmetic reasons... Does it effect our behaviours? We dont know, anything really..
I've been on finasteride for 13 months (1.25 mg every day) with zero regrowth. If anything, my hair has gotten worse during the last 13 months. I added 5% rogaine (minoxidil) foam into my regimen 3 months ago and am hoping the combination will regrow some of my lost hair. I am 42 years and started losing hair (diffuse thinning) at 36 years old. Up until then I had a very thick head of curly hair.
Same boat. Had hair of a lion until 35. Diffuse thinning then started. Diffuse is the worst cause you basically have to shave it. When there's no strong hair left in the center, it just looks weak all over. Been on fin 9 months, shedded a bunch, no regrowth. Idk, just seems thinner. I just quit looking at it cause its depressing. Really has changed my attitude for the worst.
Same here, man. Always had a high hairline, but it was thick and grew long. Once I hit 35/36...the frontal started miniaturizing and thinning in areas, as did the crown. I am 41 now. Been using minoxidil for 3 years and a dermaroller for a couple of years. About to start taking Finasteride now. I am hoping to thicken up my hairline again and maintain to what it was.
Can they take? Yes. Is it safe for women? Nothing says it isn’t. The reason why it’s not approved is because women can conceive and what they take impacts a possible fetus. If the fetus is male, deformities can happen if you are on Finasteride as it can impact his development. Nonetheless you can take it while you are not wanting to conceive and then enter a remission period of a couple of months if you want to start a family. My doctor prescribed this to me and I’ve had no side effects. I’d probably say that it’s safer for women than men since there is no prostrate to mess up. In comparison to corticosteroids and the few other drugs females have access to is one of those with the least side effects. For efficacy I cannot speak as my treatment is not over yet but 80% of women seem to report improvement after 6-8 months of treatment on 2.5-5 my daily (lower dosages that men take seem to only provide very mild improvement).
Is there anything I can do to remove hair? Ive asked so many doctors if they would just use FUE to remove about 4000 grafts from the top of my head but not replant them anywhere. They all refused. Is there a way I can lose hair in a controlled way with medication?
I have a pack of finasteride 5mg in front of me and I am scared to start using it, but in the same time I want to try at least for a few months, but I don't know how to take or dose it, cuz 5mg sounds a lot and I want to start slow and low.
I’ve been using it for 5 months almost can’t say I see much difference I’m using minoxidil too my hair loss is my hair receding mainly and I have a small patch I’ll take it for a year and see
It's too bad that DHT only affects hair loss in follicles on the most important part of the body. If only DHT caused hair loss on my ass and/or back and NOT on my head! 😎
I laughed here lol why do we have this freaking 5alpha enzime...
@@Victor_Fontenele ahhaha....well DHT is good for making us men (body hair, facial hair, muscles, genitals) but it absolutely sucks for hair on our scalp. Its nature's cruelest joke for taking away a man's youthful appearance lol
Bro I was literally just thinking that exact same thought!
Anti 5 alpha gang
Lmfao, preach brother
I watched so many of your videos but THIS ONE seems to have an answer that I HAVE BEEN SEEKING FOR YEARS! I saw many dermatologists/physicians but no one could ever tell me why at some point my androgenetic alopecia started to have a mild inflamed look. Got a biopsy, some dermatologists said the biopsy was interesting, some said dermatitis, some said Lichen Planopilaris. No clear answer, but it’s interesting how the inflammation is following exactly the genetic and identical male balding pattern of my uncles. I’ve been having it for the past 10 years but it doesn’t seem to be destroying my transplanted hairs. Had a hair transplant 5 years ago.
It’s sugar
one of the best YT channels ever!
Love you guys.
I can't believe human beings still haven't found cure for hair loss 🤦
because hair loss is not a disease, its a condition. So there is no hurry in researchers to find a cure.
Nishant Arora surely making bank off the treatment is motivation enough
@@desigangdude so what ?! it ruined many males life
We are waiting for Dr. Tsuji’s hair clone. It said on the news that in 5 years we will have a cure. Do wish there will be cure in the foreseeable future . Oh my god
sarah yuan there will never be a cure for hair loss, pharmaceutical companies make billions off hair treatment alone... why would they stop that by finding a cure? It’s all a business
As always, thanks for taking the time to share your expertise. Can you discuss the topics of topical alfatradiol and stemoxydine?
Hey, ive tried them both, stemoxydine is cool, it works, but has a very mild effecto on growth. Alfatradiol im not sure, ive only been using it for about a month, and im not sure, but i think it started me to cause shedding, wich might be a positive i guess (like a sign that it is working), i mix it with finasteride (0.25%), so if my shedding doesnt stop ill up my finasteride dosing. In my opinion both are good addons but not very good on their own, they likely wont stop hairloss alone.
No
Hi, I'm in the 8 month on Finasteride and it works! In the 6th month you see very minimal results on stabilization (no shedding) and regrowth (no always).
Then in this 8 month I can really say it works and hope waiting more results
I’m almost done my fifth month. Doing it 0.25mg topically each day and also Minox and microneedling etc. Can’t wait for results to start 👍
did you notice regrowth and hair thickening?
How much did you take?
Bro. I'm on the 7,5 month and I'm still shedding and my hairline is receding. Any hope?
@@cazzorel4973 You should add Minoxidil
If patient has both DHT and inflammation problem he can use fin for dht and change his diet as well as use steroid cream for his scalp inflammation problems. Diet should not include sugar , processed foods, high carbs, spicy food, fried food, etc..Also stress needs to be managed cuz that has an effect on scalp health as well. Basically, one needs to tackle all causes of hair loss from all possible angles. It’s not just DHT that causes hairloss; it could be the major cause but inflammation and allergic reactions also should be taken seriously. You can use also keto 2% shampoo for inflammation because if it didnt help block dht in scalp it can at least treat inflammation and dandruff which will lead to less shedding and a thicker healthier hair. Hope this helps
What steroid cream works for scalp inflammation?
Djsnoop123 betnovate is effective . It comes in liquid or cream form
Djsnoop123 it’s better to address it from the root cause. Because steroid creams and keto shampoos can be effective maybe in the short term but when you adjust your lifestyle you start seeing more effective results for the long term
DevilStyle11 I’m currently on finistride only. I use to experiment with Ru and minixidal. What else should I do?
Djsnoop123 stay on finasteride, and if you feel your scalp is itchy and inflamed or you have dandruff , you need to address those underlying issues.
Been on finasteride for over two months, zero sides! Exactly as prescribed by Jaya Prakash 3 times a week
1mg dosage?
@@mananmakkar8276 yep
@@whatreally9 been on fin 8mg/week and zero sides so far, that is 3 months yet + minoxi + prp and l see a shit tons of new hairs,well maybe because l was not that bald its just thinning but still, stopped hairloss as well,but my front scalp is still visible a little
Same thing here for 7 months
great stabilization with little bit improvement but really really mild decreasing libido sometimes (not to the point where I can't get erection)
@Atul Kumar Verma doesnt matter at all, anytime u can skip a day here and there doesn't matter. U can even skip a month every 6mknths or so finasteride stays in the system
What I'm more interested to see is real life examples (photos of before/ after usage) of your patients using finasteride from 1yr till 5yrs or more. The internet is full of scams, showing almost bald guys getting a full hair growth after using finasteride which makes people having HUGE expectations.
he said it stops hair loss, it doesn't grow it back
@@snowpuddle9622 Yes but that's missleading, in most cases after 1 or 2 years it stops hair fall for 90% of people but even more then 60% witness increase in density. That's because those hair that are miniaturizing but not under their 50% original volume will benefict from fina resulting in a ticker and denser hair
The data used in this video is wrong. The clinicial trials in the early 2000s showed that after 5 years 90% of patients either maintained their existing hair or regrew more. Also, another 10 year study showed that only 7% of patients went below baseline even after 10 years. No idea where this guy is getting his figures from
I would have liked you to talk more about the people who have shown signs of hair regrowth, not just stability. And also effectiveness younger vs older people who use it
I've actually seen regrowth but I'm pretty young and caught the loss early. I'm 25 if that helps you at all
@@SpudEater jumping in at 23 cause of some hairline and general thinning hopefully I join you 😅
@@LJ-tq1xg Any updates on that?
@@IamQuoz I’m 25 and 7 months in. Haven’t noticed anything at all. Still lose about 20 hairs every time I shower
Im 25 I've beeen taking fin for 14 months now. Im not sure about "regrowth" to be honest but the greatest improvement I saw was the existing hair where the miniaturization was reversed. Before, alot of my hair especially at anterior was thin and whispy and you could see the scalp. After even just a few months I noticed how much thicker the hair strands were getting and it began to fill in. My hair prior to finasteride was like a light brown and now Its VERY dark brown due to the hair shaft thickening and people were asking me if ive dyed my hair darker lol. I really dont think I grew any new hair, but the improvements have been staggering and it also did completely halt my hair loss.
I’m on my second month taking Finasteride, 4mg per week. And literally I feel like the hair loss has stop. It’s very rare if I see a hair when I’m shower. Also using minoxidil once per day with topical dutasteride.
Omar Bass yes, because I started minoxidil 2 weeks before Finasteride
Pablo you don't think that is too much to take finasteride with Topical Dutasteride from a side effect perspective? Why don't you just take topical Finasteride with oral?
Joe d because the lotion has already the 2 components Minoxidil + Dutasteride.
And yeah, I thought it was too much so that’s why I decided to take only 4mg per week instead of 7. So far so good.
@@pablopalacios6634 do you think you would have had the same results if you just take the oral & no Topical dutasteride?
Joe d that’s not possible to say, probably a little bit less of results. I don’t know, plus I’m only on my 2nd month so yeah, let’s wait a little bit more.
Just speaking from personal experience but Finasteride has helped me tremendously. Not only has my hair loss stopped but my hair grows thicker than It did previously.
Even though I’ve never experienced any side effects, I’ve been dropping down the dosage to one every other day now and the results have still been maintained. Would strongly recommend to anyone thinking about it.
@Atul Kumar Verma I take it every morning
how long have you been taking it for and what kind of body type do you have and diet?
@@shahzodmashrabi9085 A few months shy of 2 years now. I’m just over 6ft but quite slim.
Diet is mixed tbh - I eat relatively healthy and cook proper well balanced meal but not overly strict with it and I can under eat if I’ve had a busy day.
@@15rich26 what kind of hairloss do you have? diffuse hairloss or pattern? and was it aggressive or normal
@@shahzodmashrabi9085 Was pattern hair loss. My two main issues was the two corners of my hair line had began to go really far back and that my fringe had become so thin it looked like there was almost nothing there.
Looking back it had gradually got worse since from the age of 18 but really started to speed up dramatically when I was I turned 21 to the point I began thinking about the idea of shaving my head - which is when I decide I’d try finasteride
To be honest, I wasn’t expecting much. I’ve been taking Finasteride since February along with Minoxidil and I have to say, the results have been amazing! I no longer have a receding a hairline or thinning hair! It’s all coming back and I really can’t believe it! I’ve done a whole 6 month video about it on my channel! But this is just how it worked for me everyone is different
@Unknown It's widely reported that this can happen and is normal and reflects the new hair comming through underneath. So if your experiencing that, don't panic!
kajal krishnatreya what Kyle said!
bro same here, do I have to hop on them for the rest of my life?
@@ashutoshraghav6813bro you are using minoxidil any problem in scalp or other like scalp itching scalp redness scalp irritation etc please tell because I want to use this that's why I want to clear all the things
One of the reasons the hair loss can continue even with a 5AR blocker is because other androgens go unaccounted for in the scalp i.e. testosterone that continues to bind to the hair follicle and cause miniaturisation. Is that correct?
That is correct
imagine finding a cure for hairloss, instant richest person in the world
True
I am in propecia for over 2 months, and I do not observe decent results yet. As a matter of fact, I am continuously shedding resulting to thinning. I am losing hope that is why I am searching for an inspirational and authentic message for someone who also uses this drug to keep me go through this process. :(
Update?
You good now?
I have been taking finasteride for 15 years. Lately, I have less libido and don't think about women och sex that much. I don't know if this is age or finasteride building up. I do know one thing for sure. When I try to stop finasteride. It takes just 3 weeks before my hair starts falling off, massively. So I panic and start taking it again. So I will never know if it's age or fin. I am 38 btw. Care to comment on this?
Does it stop the process immediately when u take it or will it still go until the 3-6 month period, also when in the shedding phase does the shedded amount get restored or will it remain like that for ever. Thanks btw very helpful comment .
How much do you take per week of fin? These doctors say to start at 3mg a week and if thats effective no need to do the recommended 7 mg a week, as it only gives a higher chance of side effects. So if you're doing 7 mg a week, I'd cut to 3 mg and see if you have any improvement, as I dont think it will make u lose any hair from decreasing the dosage.
@@noahlaferriere5515 I usually take 1mg/day for 15 years. But lately, I have tried 3 times a week. Hopefully it will make a difference after a while. Thanks for the reply btw. Don't notice any difference really. During summer I usually stop completely for 1 month. Then I notice a difference in interest in women quite a lot. Unfortunately
Even more difference in hair loss. I start losing a lot after a couple of weeks actually.
@@chrisgranstrom6513 Well I'm glad to hear that you've lowered to 3mg a week, as there seems to be almost no advantage to taking more than that. I'd say if you keep doing the 3mg/week and dont notice any hear loss/progress loss with the 3mg week, maybe even go down to 2mg a week and see if thats still effective (maybe that will start to make the difference, as far as how you feel)
Its probably your age. As you age, your libido drops. I have the same experience. I would only worry if you notice a massive drop suddenly.
We can go to space but we can't regrow hair
The two 10 year studies we have on the drug contradict a few things said here.
Yes, most people in the 10 year study still haven’t had hairloss progression, really disappointed with this video.
So how do we deal with the inflammation ?
some ppl take antiinflammatories like perilla extract and also dont overwash hair. other than that, its anyones guess.
Hi. How about topical finasteride? Is it effective?
Does fina helps at age 50+ ?
@Suprathatis oh god 😂😂😂
Could you possibly explore the signaling mechanisms that occur when people describe the finasteride or minoxidil “shed”? Does a new, healthier follicle underneath talk to the thin, telogen-phased hair?
Best doctor, Is testicular pain a common side affect and should I be worried?
Nope.
@@hammadzafar8029 why shouldn’t he be worried?
I’ve seen multiple men reporting this on hair loss forums. Maybe check with your doctor to reduce the dosage a little bit.
Did the pain stopped... I also had mild aching in my right testicle for 1 week but it stopped on its own
I started taking 1mg every day, 9 days ago.
I'm using it in combination with minoxidil and microneedling. I'm going to try it for 3 months and update this later 👍
good luck bro
Update
Update?
@@iReppoGames Update:
At start of treatment my temples were receding and my crown was thinning.
After 3 months:
I have gotten hair back on the temples. A lot actually, but they are very light so far. I had none left at that spot before treatment. Very good results here.
Top of my head(the crown) I don't see noticable changes unfortunately.
I've heard from friends it looks thicker but I can't confirm since I accidentally removed my before pictures. If it's thicker it's not by much in my opinion.
I'm going to continue treatment and post results in another 3 months. By that time I should notice the results more clearly.
I've had no noticable negative side effects.
@@CabbageYe That is amazing to hear. I stated low dose fin like 3 weeks ago, and I want to see how much maintenance/regrowth I get on fin before considering min. Currently no side effects either, like you.
He's really lost weight hasn't he. Looking good Doctor ☺️
it's been 4 months of finasteride and 1 month of minoxidil I'm taking amd using but still I'm having same problems i used to have before starting meditation. I'm getting demotivated day by day
I'm really desperate
please wish me luck
Do you have dandruff?
losing your hair is not the end of the world, maybe in 10-20 years there will be way to get all of them back
I've been on it for about 3 months and I have not seen any improvements. Am I worried or demotivated? Not at all. Doctors have repeatedly said that things can get worse (shedding) in those first 3 to 6 months and that in many cases some people see improvements after the first 6 months and even after 1 year.
Patience is the key here. Just keep doing your part and continue taking your medication. Give it at least one year and then you can start to worry if you haven't noticed any improvement after that. That is my humble advise.
@@darconpthank you so much, it means a lot to me, and yes i won't stop taking medications until i get to see improvements least for a year,
thanks for your inspiring reply
@@mohammadimami4507 Good to hear that. I'd also like to remind you that Finasteride's job is to stop your hair loss progression. Many report seeing regrowth after taking fin but that's just a huge plus for lucky people. As long as fin stops or drastically slows our hair loss, that's a big win for us. That's where Minoxidil comes handy to help with hair regrowth stimulus and in most cases also takes same time as fin to show results. Hope it makes sense.
Yes dr HOW DO WE LOWER our scalp inflammation that would be great content thanks
Anti inflammatories, anti oxidants, and increased circulation
Some ppl claim anti dandruff shampoo. Add in perilla extract, wheatgrass on empty stomach, good diets, cut gluten, milk or any common allergens. Be careful with rolling. I’m still trying to figure it out
@@NBTCTennis yes wheatgrass and no oily food, no fast food help for inflamation
@@santoshkumari7094 im on wheatgrass and perilla with msm seems to be helping im on minox and fin too.. still too early to tell.
@@NBTCTennis yes but in some cases Minox give dandruff
Doctor the other aspect is scalp inflammation which thins the hairs out.
Thanks Doc for the information , but what would be your recommendation? To take Finasteride or just ignore the hair loss? More power to you
I took propecia( finastride) in 2007 and my hair came back, then lost it after I stopped medication. I was 18 at the time now at my 30’s I wanna start taking it again but I am all bald see if it comes back. Let’s see what happens
Salam brother I’m also afghan 😂. I’m 18 and going through bad hair loss. I’m also thinking about taking finasteride. When you started at 18 how bad was your hair and also did you experience just maintenance or regrowth as well? And what caused you to stop
@WS my hair got bad in a year , started thinning and losing, but after propecia it came back and I had it for a year cause I was on that pill and I stopped cause you had to keep taking the pill plus I couldn’t afford it back then. Started shaving it and people liked it said it suited me so never looked back
I’m 23. Would love to see you explain the stages in order you should try different treatments. A dermatologist told me i have a bit of MPB at the front but nothing severe (yet). The shedding is likely tel effluvium. After research, I think going straight onto minoxidil might accelerate the balding in the long term, seeing as min has a plateau after about 5 years.
Is it better to get on min/fin early or wait until I’m showing more severe signs of it progressing? My concern is that I do not want to get on these drugs too early seeing as they will lose their effect before I’m 30.
Best to monitor your own hair loss with pictures every 3 months and judge what you are happy with. There is no point waiting till your 30 to start if you have little hair left.
Work on the assumption that min, fin and lllt will allow you to keep most of what you have and then slowly continue to thin 10 years later. With hair transplants as an option to fill any unacceptable areas. That is atleast what I am doing.
Same concerne with me bro. What was you first symptom tho?
douglas cmc I have noticed fairly worrying hair shedding. I’ve have always noticed a slight recession at the temples for a few years but I think that’s my hairline.
My hair isn’t as thick as it was so I’m hoping it’s not too severe.
Are you also NW1?
@@Schlimaazl same shedding is terrible. Worst is when i shower and shampoo how about u? Do u notice ur hairfalling constantly? Im probably the same situation as u. But my advice is best to seek professional consultation
@@Schlimaazl i think im a NW2 now. If u are NW 1 thats means u dont have MPB. But u look up what NW Scale really look like
Please make video on rcp serum.. renedysyl capixyl procapil ... vs min 5 fin 0.1 serum
Yes dr please
Great stuff I’ve been documenting my finasteride experience on my own channel! Keep it up mate
Hi guy, I've been taking Finasteride for about 3 to 4 months and its been great! BUT recently i have noticed that my hair is starting to fall out again. I'm splitting the 5mg pill (split into 4) so 1.25 grams every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Should I increase my dose? Not sure if I'm moulting further as the weather heats up - would love to hear what you think! Thanks for your time!
Did you find any answer
@@normalchristiano2276 no not yet :/
@@joshtap I'm thinking about splitting 5mg into 8 tbh
@@joshtap Are you meant to take it every other day as opposed to every day? I am considering FInasteride
@@Als374 if you listen to what they recommend they say to take it Monday Wednesday Friday. However, most GP's recommend 1 mg per day.
Hi Sir,
Is minoxdil without alcohol workable instead of minoxdil with alcohol.
Sir please reply.
Does working out/muscle groth (totally natural) cause or accalerate hair loss?
Working out increases Testosterone levels, so indirectly yes, it helps with hair loss to some extent.
please help
I'm 22 years old and my hair is falling out. I tried to get finasteride from a doctor, but I don't prescribe it because they don't prescribe it in my country. how to get ORAL finesteride to the Czech Republic. please help.
my hair wasnt thinning when this video was posted. now today 2025 its getting bad
Can you please talk about DHEA and hair loss?
Been losing hair for the past few years but now it is becoming more noticeable. Hair is receding at the front but no loss of hair from the crown, which from what i have read this medication is more beneficial for. What would you recommend the dosage for a 50+ year old be? as the advice is 1mg per day which, judging by the comments and info i have researched seems high.
0.5-1.0 is generally ok for males. If you start struggling with side effects you can always reduce the dosage.
On the 3:20 on the resistance point, do you think it can be negative thing if you start the drug too early? Im 24 and having very mild hair loss, so should i wait a couple years or continue to use finasteride?
Can you shed some light on TrichoStem Hair Restoration, a treatment offered by Dr. Amiya Prasad M.D.
1. What should you do if Finasteride is not working and should I take dutasteride or higher finasteride dose instead?
For context: I've been on finasteride for around 8 months and have lost significant amount of hair however, it probably slowed down the rate of loss a little bit.
You stated that it takes 6 months to see results and stability. In my case, there is no regrowth of hair and no stability.
Furthermore, both sides of my family only have some thinning hair which is to be expected for men who are 50+ but no one is bald or have excessive thinning.
I have diffuse thinning on the top and sides of my head but not the back. The hairline is nw1. I'm 21 and have been losing hair for around 1.5 - 2 years
I consulted with a trichologist and he told me that there isn't much dht build up in the scalp and I should get bloodwork done. I plan on consulting with someone else as well.
I'll probably add minoxidil and possibly laser.
2. So, what other causes of hairloss could it be if it isn't genetic (for someone in my case) and what should I do about it?
Thank you very much
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How does your dr check to see if you don’t have dht build up without doing blood work?
If monotherapy is not effective maybe you need to add more things to your regimen and if you still continue to lose ground then throw the kitchen sink at it. Finasteride is not getting rid of all androgens in your system and it also causes your testosterone levels to increase so you need a topical anti-androgen to take care of the remaining androgens in your scalp like CB-03-01 or RU58841. That is all you can't do as far as prevention goes. As for stimulation you can also add to your regimen minoxidil, dermarolling and a low level laser hat.
You need hair supplements too to promote hair growth such as: biotin, fish oil, collagen, vitamin d3, pumpkin seed oil, ginko biloba, zinc,. Maybe you are nutrient deficient.
Check out Kevin Mann youtube channel
Hello Doctor, Can we conclude the same thing about Dutasteride in the long term like Finasteride? I'm on Dutasteride and Minoxidil currently after being on Finasteride for 2 years. I barely have any side effects. But I'm loosing around 50 hairs daily.
50 hair is Good. Your hair loss is stable for now.
Dutasteride is more effective than finisteride
I got heart palpitations after taking finasteride, i was only taking it for a week. Then it went after i stopped taking finasteride. But lasted for 2 weeks
That's not from fin, it doesn't do anything to your heart, don't stop the treatment if you want to save your hair. Talk to a doctor who's a specialist in fin.
@@Deathkill06 In the official booklet it says heart palpitations are possible side effects and doctors should be consulted if you have them, so that's not true.
I'm definitely not discrediting you, but just out of curiosity, were you stressing about Finasteride and the possible side effects? Because alot of people do when they start taking it and it can cause a great deal of anxiety for some. Which can lead to heart palpitations.
What about other studies that show stabilization after 10 years
this guy is full of shit
I can't find a single studie saying fin loses its effectiveness
This guy never say finasteride lose effectiveness ,he just said that there maybe something else such as inflammation that cause hair loss so we need find out what are the causes ,at the same time based on what i know that some people androgen receptor will get more sensitive to dht by time so as we know finasteride only block around 60-70%dht and the remaining dht still can cause damage to follicles
Has anyone noticed Dr him self loss hairs see his videos back in April and now!!!😯
His hair is the same
Yes
Keep these types of videos coming
Thank you.
@@TheHairLossShow sir, is it safe to consume finastride over 6 months ?
Does only using Finastride without Minoxidil help? My doc had suggested to use Finastride 2 days in a week and Minoxidil everyday and some multivitamins...Will using only Finastride and Hair Multivitamins..give me the results..I have androgenic alopecia..but I feel it's not that bad that I use Minoxidil..Please help
I am concerned about recent studies that indicate liver and kidney damage from the drug.
over
hello i am 19 and have lost a decent amount of hair/receding hairline. I started fin (1mg) and want to start minoxidil. i want to have hair for the rest of my life!! should i lower my dose (1mgx7days) to (1mgx3) to lesser an immunity? and would minoxidil help short term and worsen as the years go by, would appreciate input thanks!
The lowering of the dose is ideal for reducing the side effects and attempting to have as little fin in your body whilst maintaining its affect on reducing your hairloss which is different for every person.
If your not really noticing any side effects then continue as you are to watch the results. If you do notice side effects, then you should consider reducing your amount, but remember that could reduce its effect. The only way to know is to monitor the benefits you are getting at your current dose.
If you looking thin then add LLLT and Minoxidil too, they complimemt fin and can make the hair recovery even better. However its not necessary right now if you are getting great results from fin alone. Just have to be patient. Proper results are measured in months not weeks.
For measuring results and hairloss, I picked a light in my house and stand under it at night time (so lighting will be consistant) and take pictures every 3 months. Try to pick a consistant hair style for the shots too like a middle parting and maybe after showering but when the hair is dry, that way to won't have different amounts of greese/oil on your head changing the picture comparison.
Hello mate . Did you re grow any hair ?
Updates Jacob?
so why all these advertisements for finastride if it doesnt do anything other than slowing so as if the doctor is saying if ur going yo be bald in 1 year with finastride ull be bald in 2 years such a bullshi..t
No, for some people it's more like 15 years instead of 3. If you are 30, it means you will start looking bald at 40-45 instead of 32-33. Huge difference.
If u can take care of ur inflammation u should be fine like perfectly fine ketoconozel shampoo and finasteride. Will help u retain ur hair
Aging itself may be the missing component in hair loss. All our bodily systems work less effectively as we age…..hair re-generation is no exception.
I started losing more hair after i started using finasteride .I take 2.5mg of it 3 times a week. For 30 days.
Side effect : I am less hornier than i was
I just started taking it 3 days ago
@@Abs003 good .For me it looks like it is working now.
What is the present situation
@@karimullasyed5053 started getting better but the side effect (being not horny at all) stays
@@zurik55 did the hair you lost when you started finastride grow back?
I am using finasteriod from 1 month and 10 days first month of last 2 week my hair sheeding start and now hair sheeding stop and hair fall also stop 1 or 2 or 3 hair fall out when i wash hair frinds tell me i continue medicision i also notice that after using finasteriod my hair become strong from before
dosage?
what i dont understand is why 2 of the 10-year studies have better results than the FDA trials of 5 years, in the 10 year study after 10 years 80% (and higher) have stabilized. Anyone got an answer?
can you post a video on changing hair texture of transplanted hair. Mine is growing out a little curly at 8 months
Can you make a video on things we should eat/drink to help hair growth.. I read sweets effects hair growth.
BS
Can i take minoxidil and dutasteride pills simultaneously in the morning? Or that will cause some issues? Thanks guys!
really hope someone or the hair doc can see this and respond im someone who is on testosterone replacement and about to start finasteride I want to try x3 a week but how do I know this is a good starting point if I'm using exogenous testosterone don't want to start with x1 a day and chance any side effects but also don't want to take x3 a week and waste weeks if nots months of lost ground any help would be great on how I figure out what dose is working
Hopefully you guys can find the cure for us then 😅
Hi guys, I find your videos really informative. Could you explain in one of your next videos what scarring alopecia means. Is it the same as normal androgenic alopecia? Thanks.
Taking bamboo silica saw palmetto biotin 10.000 and using ketoconazole 2% shampoo helps a lot while using finasteride👍👍👍👍
Finasteride worked better for me than dutasteride. I was on dutasteride for a year (after being on fin for 4 years) and I progressively lost my temples and hairline.
Do you know why this could be? Finasteride was maintaining just fine for me and I never lost a hair in the shower on it. Been back on it for 6 months now and things have stabilized and regrowth has returned.
Thank you.
watch more plates more dates video on his 1 year dutasteride experiment
@@shahzodmashrabi9085 Yeah I saw testosterone can still play a role in hair loss even when DHT is nuked. I had just struggled to figure out why these studies always showed dutasteride to have a better hair count. I guess there weren't enough studies done. In most of them people started on dutasteride, it wasn't a switch from fin.
I can assure that my assessment of dutasteride wasn't a delusional one.
1 year after this switch resulted in thinned temples and hairline. It was even making my hair transplant look thin.
I guess our genotype determines which balance of test vs dht will be better for hair. 6 months back on fin and the front looks great again. I guess I should just be grateful and leave dutasteride as a last resort.
@@matthewsnyder3517 how old are you and did you experience any side effects? what’s your lifestyle like as far as diet and exercise?
@@shahzodmashrabi9085 I'm 29. Mostly do cardio. I do a lot of juicing. Eat clean, just water and green tea. 5 yrs ago when I started, no sides on fin besides the common ball ache so I tapered the dose, watery semen. Both those effects went away. My libido still through the roof. Are you on anything?
@@matthewsnyder3517 i am going to start finasteride soon, i am 19 and i am overall pretty healthy but i’m guessigg my im going to have to make lifestyle changes to really be good for this. what is your dosage?
I took finasteride for bout a year, i feel like my mid scalp and hairline is still thinning, but the crown area improve quite a bit.
What is the dosage u take?
you need to always take it... you can't stop?
Many studies suggest that hairline will only worsen in 2- 14 percent over a 10 year period. Where did you get the 5 year study from ?
Those studies aren’t by the fda
@@boblully5053 still, it doesn’t matter. Those studies are as authentic as the studies he mentioned. FDA isn’t the holy grail of truth.
@@ozymandias2601 those are subjective evaluated studies look up the difference between fda studies
@@boblully5053 studies aren't subjective. The results are objective. It is percentile at the end that matters. The studies I have seen are random and trusted. FDA is reliable. But it isn't all encompassing. I am not saying that FDA is wrong. But FDA didn't prove anything that indicates a falsehood in the other studies.
@@boblully5053 if a desired effect is reached , any other effect will have the burden to prove otherwise. I am not sayin that there isn’t a difference. That difference boils down to the method. Not the result
Reflex HyperAndrogenety. Dr. Can you please talk about this. Is it common? Can Finasteride cause it? Im ok with a " normal shed ". But a hardcore shed that can accelerate your hair loss its too much for me. Im thinking in jumping on Finasteride but im really apreensive because of this.
Hi Vikram, very useful information and great videos really appreciate it, question: when is is safe to go back to normal life after a hair transplant operation? For example back to the gym lifting weights? I just had it done 4 days ago and my clinic said wait about a month but whats your take on that? Thanks!
Which treatment is effective against it?
Can you use Regaine (Minoxidil) for example?
Dr, please do a video on dutasteride mesotherapy and topical dutasteride/finasteride!
Hi Dr. Knudsen and Dr. Jayaprikash! Thanks for the informative videos. My question for you involves shock loss:
I have a 1x2 inch hairless birthmark on the crown of my scalp which I intend to get surgically removed in the near future. I’ve been on Finasteride and Minoxidil for close to a year and have recovered about 70% of my hair from a previous diffuse Norwood 3. Do you think surgery would affect my hair gains in any way from possible shock loss?
Two years later how is it going now are you still having hair with fina and minoxidil 😅 me too i'm Norwood 3diffuse thinning balding i'm 26 years old i'm so depressed because of that
Hello,
So by the second year mark I realized minoxidil/microneedling was a pain in the ass plus the minoxidil was causing me to have dark undereye circles. I fell off with my minoxidil routine but kept with the finasteride. That being said I lost all my minoxidil gains however it still wasn't as bad as baseline. I got a transplant a year ago, which was around 2.5 years after I started finasteride. It looks way better now than it ever did. The gains you get from a hair transplant are incomparable to anything you can gain with meds.
Hi. Does your hair grows normally while taking Finasteride? Also if you want to let it grow like Jason Mamoa style, can you do it? Or it has like a lenght limit?
I was on Finasteride for around 4.5 years. It worked beautifully for the first 3 years. It even helped me regrow hair in the temples! But after 3.5 year's of taking Finasteride, I noticed my hair thinning again ever so slightly.
So I made the switch to Dutasteride which I take daily.
Been on Dutasteride for 3 months so it's still to early to tell.
Dutasteride totally nukes DHT no doubt it will work but don't think I'd ever touch that stuff you need some dht in your system
@humble harambe
Only side I noticed was watery seamen. But that faded over time.
Personally never worried me as I don't plan on having children. (Whether that effects having kids I'm not entirely sure!?)
But yeah, Fin really helped with adding density to all the hair on my head.
I’m on fin for almost 1year, no side effect, no regrowth, but no further recession either
How are you doing bro
@@carlosawad1132 It's nearly 15 months since I first started taking Dutasteride.
It's definitely held off further thinning and recession.
I've even noticed a few new strands of hair growing at the front which was unexpected.
But yeah, so far so good.
dr I really want to know that my eyebrows, beard, and pubic hair are falling out along with hair from the scalp... which condition is this ?? is this androgenetic alopecia or alopecia areata
I had hair loss from having Celiac Disease that went untreated and undiagnosed for 57 yrs. Finally went to a Functional Medicine Practitioner and got a DNA Test that proved I had Celiac Disease. Stopped eating grains and stopped the malnutrition from the gluten that was blocking my receptors from up taking vitamins and minerals. I suggest going to IFM.org. and finding one who's local. Best wishes!
@@lavellnutrition thanks mate... thanks alot
Hello Shivam, I’m not a doctor but I’ve also been struggling with hair loss. I think if you are losing hair in all of those places you likely suffer from Alopecia Areata Universalis. Check to see a doctor, especially a dermatologist or a trichologist if you are looking to stop it and possibly try to reverse it.
They are likely to prescribe you Finasteride, corticosteroids or some other form or treatment.
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Sources for the studies you mentioned in the beginning of the video?
Hi! How long should you use minoxidil to keep the results? (Im using it on my patchy beard and not for hair loss)
Thanks for a great youtube channel!
He’s on his 2nd year week 45
Is it nessesery to use it for so long?
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For the beard you should use it for about 1½ years. For the head it needs to be used permanently to keep the results.
@@rasmusolofsson6060 But if you use in combination with finasteride, and you stop using minoxidil let says after 1 years, finasteride should help to keep that hair right?, because dht its been blocking and that the reason for the hair loss
is "finasteride tablets usp 1mg aurobindo" a good brand to use? thank u all.
Yes
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What, if any, is the effect of caffeinated shampoo? Many thanks
Those numbers may be droping because of the Age of the Control Group ? Hairloss does get worse as we age, even though DHT Levels naturally lower themself with age, so there is the general aging effect of the Human Body in play. For my part, I'am 22 years old, eat healthy, do a lot of exercise and do not smoke or take any other drugs, still experience hair loss due to my genetics and the DHT. So, I'am hoping that the dropping in efficiency is due to the age of the Controll Group ! 🙏 Just a thought of mine, just hoping to stabilize my hair loss till I'am 30 ^^ What are your thoughts on that opinion ?
How you doin body? Started any treatment?
Any updates or side effects?
Could I take finasteride 1mg a day in addition with a hair supplement that has saw palmetto (product is nutrafol men) please could I have your advised on this!
Yes there’s no reason not.
it's same with me, my doctor told me to take finasterade include with saw palmetto
@@r.r.9280 does your doc advised you to take minioxidil too?
No, just only finasterade and saw palmetto, how many months do you take that finasterade and saw palmetto? And do you experience shredding?
@@r.r.9280 ive been on finasteride for 2 and a half months now , I’ve only started taking saw palmetto hair supplement 2 weeks ago so I can’t tell just yet whether this two combination works for me, just on finasteride, I experienced more shedding on the 2nd month compared to the 1st month but the upside was all my other existing hair its darker and thicker , I suffered from mild male pattern baldness and hair thinning, I just would like to know from people here should I start on minioxidil for a receding hairline? Cause I’m afraid if I delay not starting minioxidil my hair follicles at the temples and hairline will miniaturize and it can’t grow anm
How do you combat the gyno symptoms form the meds
pseudo-gyno? or real gyno? Me myself ive beveloped a small but visible pseudogyno. I'm not sure if that's because of the drug but I think it's highely likely. To counter pseudo gyno I tried to stop fen for 2 months but it persisted so I'm now also doing gym and I'm on a low calorie diet to lose fat tissue which seems to be helping so far it's stil there but a lot better than previously. I've checked my estradiol levels and theyre a little over the average so I think that may be the cause. My guess, due to the hormonal imbalance which is being caused by the drug my body may be prducing too much estrogen to balance out with the over the top testosterone levels which in my case are +/- 1000% over the average
Really appreciate the feedback... I’m only taking 1/4 tablet every other day and feel slight tenderness.... I will keep an eye for 2 weeks and may stop the meds completely if it persists.
Pseudogyno been only taking the meds for 4 days
What's the difference between pseudo-gyno and regular gyno?
Talk about what DHT does in the body and the side effects of lowering it only thing stopping me taking fin nobody talks about what dht does its x5 more potent than testosterone so it can't be useless we must need it
Bro don't take finasteride.. fast satisfaction result. After that when you stop taking finasteride your hair loss start rapidly. See my comment
It allows you to mature during puberty. In adulthood not so much, just enlarges your prostate and damages your hair. Hence why the VAST Majority of men can suppress it without side effects.
@@Vishwanath94.95 Goodluck going bald m8
@@mutchytheman9607 iv heard this but was skeptical thats really all it does , it sounds like a no brainer to lower it but it makes you wonder people who suffer from depression anxiety low libido etc that DHT is not playing a role in this in that case lowering would make things even worse?
@@Vishwanath94.95 I'm not worried about losing my hair after stopping as I'd be taking this treatment for years and years which would take me to middle age where I can imagine hair at that point is not my concern
Isnt it dangerous to stop something that naturally occurs in our human body that has evolved to be perfectally like that just for consmetic reasons, it seems like quite a gamble and unwise risk to potentially be doing something we dont know to yourself for cosmetic reasons... Does it effect our behaviours? We dont know, anything really..
I've been on finasteride for 13 months (1.25 mg every day) with zero regrowth. If anything, my hair has gotten worse during the last 13 months. I added 5% rogaine (minoxidil) foam into my regimen 3 months ago and am hoping the combination will regrow some of my lost hair. I am 42 years and started losing hair (diffuse thinning) at 36 years old. Up until then I had a very thick head of curly hair.
Same boat. Had hair of a lion until 35. Diffuse thinning then started. Diffuse is the worst cause you basically have to shave it. When there's no strong hair left in the center, it just looks weak all over. Been on fin 9 months, shedded a bunch, no regrowth. Idk, just seems thinner. I just quit looking at it cause its depressing. Really has changed my attitude for the worst.
Same here, man. Always had a high hairline, but it was thick and grew long. Once I hit 35/36...the frontal started miniaturizing and thinning in areas, as did the crown. I am 41 now. Been using minoxidil for 3 years and a dermaroller for a couple of years. About to start taking Finasteride now. I am hoping to thicken up my hairline again and maintain to what it was.
You stressing too much then
@GenTech05 I’m a girl and I started losing at 16. :(
@@Carolina-rd3gh thats sad.. :(
Please make a video like this but on dutasteride
I was a norwood 2 thinning into norwood 4 now i am norwood 1. It regrew everything.
Deadass?
@@ramithemami6878 Yep, and i saw the results already coming when i wasn't even on month 5.
@@dieSPLASHfritzler how many times a week do you take Finasteride?
@@josephs6093 Everyday 1 mg.
@@dieSPLASHfritzler Did you ever try taking it oraly 3x a week or 4x a week only?
Sir what about cigarettes i smoke 4 to 5 daily does it also effect my hairs like low volume hairs and receding hairline?
Can ladies take finesteride....is it successfull for ladies?
no! not safe for females
Nooo
Can they take? Yes. Is it safe for women? Nothing says it isn’t. The reason why it’s not approved is because women can conceive and what they take impacts a possible fetus. If the fetus is male, deformities can happen if you are on Finasteride as it can impact his development. Nonetheless you can take it while you are not wanting to conceive and then enter a remission period of a couple of months if you want to start a family.
My doctor prescribed this to me and I’ve had no side effects. I’d probably say that it’s safer for women than men since there is no prostrate to mess up. In comparison to corticosteroids and the few other drugs females have access to is one of those with the least side effects.
For efficacy I cannot speak as my treatment is not over yet but 80% of women seem to report improvement after 6-8 months of treatment on 2.5-5 my daily (lower dosages that men take seem to only provide very mild improvement).
guys i need help please iam 19 and half i started using minoxdill and noticed improvement but iam still losing hair a lot is finastride safe at my age
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Good video.! Great channel 👏
Is there anything I can do to remove hair? Ive asked so many doctors if they would just use FUE to remove about 4000 grafts from the top of my head but not replant them anywhere. They all refused.
Is there a way I can lose hair in a controlled way with medication?
I have a pack of finasteride 5mg in front of me and I am scared to start using it, but in the same time I want to try at least for a few months, but I don't know how to take or dose it, cuz 5mg sounds a lot and I want to start slow and low.
You get a pill cutter. They are a few pounds offline and cut into 4. You can take this every other day and have very similar results.
I’ve been using it for 5 months almost can’t say I see much difference I’m using minoxidil too my hair loss is my hair receding mainly and I have a small patch I’ll take it for a year and see
Any updates?
Finasteride will stabilise what you still have. The hairs that are thinner, will still be vulnerable, once you stop taking the Finasteride.
You said you start patients off at 3x/week (MWF). At what point, if at all, do you have them go to the standard recommended dosage of 1mg/day?
Sir but if we are using finasteride minoxidil together tha chances of loosing hair are also furthure reduced??
What should I take in addition to oral finasteride?
Minox