Do You Think Finasteride Will Work For Me?

[spooon]

I'm in my early 40s and have been losing since my mid 20s. I am thinking of finally trying finasteride. Photos attached. Do you think I will benefit? I am concerned my odds of responding are hurt by starting so late. Also if minoxidil has stopped working on it's own should you still use it when starting up finasteride?

 

[DoctorHouse]

I would try it. There have been some cases where some improved from a similar situation.

 

[bluecyclone]

Is starting in 40’s a response factor?

I have read a few examples that aggressive loss usually equals a poor response? I’m 1.6 years in and have lost 60% density and hairline creeping up fast.

8 months of minoxidil and things have only gotten much worse.

 

[DoctorHouse]

Is starting in 40’s a response factor?

I have read a few examples that aggressive loss usually equals a poor response? I’m 1.6 years in and have lost 60% density and hairline creeping up fast.

8 months of minoxidil and things have only gotten much worse.

No one can predict how you will respond but the longer the loss, the harder to recover.

 

[bluecyclone]

It such a ridiculous gamble. Any thoughts on topical Finasteride?

 

[spooon]

my hair loss has been very slow, almost to the point where I've convinced myself it has stopped every few years. i actually have hair follicles everywhere they just refuse to die completely.

i just discovered two of my best friends have been on finasteride for 1yr+ with no sides.