Finasteride is not a miracle drug; results vary widely, with only 2/5 getting good results. Combining treatments like minoxidil and finasteride may help, but expectations should remain low.
Whether Finasteride can keep alive the hair gained by Minoxidil after quitting it, and why beard hairs are not as susceptible to miniaturization. It is suggested that scalp hair may be dependent on Minoxidil and that DHT could be countered with Finasteride to some extent, but there is no definitive data proving this.
The user is asking if the hair regrowth achieved from microneedling can be maintained by just using finasteride after stopping microneedling. They used microneedling to enhance the effects of finasteride on hair growth.
User experienced gynecomastia from finasteride and found a solution using liposomal topical finasteride. This method minimizes side effects and is effective for hair loss treatment.
The user is considering trying finasteride again for hair loss despite past side effects like tender nipples and concerns about mental health impacts. They are advised to consult a doctor and consider topical or low-dose finasteride.
February 2007 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature”
Taking 1mg of finasteride daily for hair loss can lower PSA levels by 40-50%, so to keep PSA effective as a cancer screening tool, the PSA value should be doubled during treatment.
September 1997 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”
Common hair loss can be diagnosed with a physical exam and sometimes a hair test or skin biopsy, and treated with medication or surgery, with ongoing treatment needed to keep results.