Higher Dose Finasteride Vs. Minoxidil

[aaron smith]

Hey first timer here, for the last decade or so I have been using (on and off) 1mg Finasteride every two days.
In the last couple of months I'm starting to see an increase in shedding in the hairline and temples area. I'd like to step up my regime and I'm having trouble deciding if I should increase my Finasteride dose, start to take it every day instead every 2 days or something else like adding Minoxidil. Would really appreciate any advice you can give.

 

[Red October]

Hi Aaron. Would you consider cutting the finasteride? probably be better to have consistent dose daily. Also regarding your question, I would add minoxidil. They do different things. All depends on the results you're getting.

 

[Retinoid]

It is not reliable to 'notice an increase in shedding' and therefore make decisions on that. Finasteride has a short half life so should be taken everyday (I understand that it has longer term DHT suppression). You can take .5mg/day or even .25mg/day but it will be better to have a more constant blood level of the drug.

I would recommend using Minoxidil if you have a bald area already that needs to be regrown. If you do not have a bald area and just have less volume I would stick with Finasteride for now.