Starting minoxidil after several years on propecia?

[praeto64]

I'm 24 years old, been experiencing hair loss since I was 20. At first it was really bad, then I got on propecia after about 6 months and it stabilized, filled back in a bit. Now, several years later, I've noticed that in particular my hairline has been slowly going back still. My vertex seems to sometimes be better and sometimes be worse, but has generally remained stable with a small thin spot.

Anyway, I went to get a new prescription for propecia today, and my Doctor recommended I also try minoxidil to complement it. I know that is the recommended path here, but I always considered minoxidil to be a bit too much of a hassle. Now, though, I'm thinking about giving it a try. What I'm wondering is, if I try it for, say, six months, and decide I don't want to continue, will stopping minoxidil (but staying on propecia) have adverse effects relative to where I would be if I just stayed on propecia alone the same time? I hope my question is clear. I know everyone is different and it's not always clear, but does anyone have experience with a situation like this? Thanks for any advice.

 

[Spanishlad]

from my experience minoxidil shouldnt have any adverse effect on the hair that has been helped by propecia. I stopped minoxidil for a while and only lost the gains that were due to the minoxidil.

 

[s322]

I'm in the same boat. On finasteride, but hairline keeps creeping back ever so slightly (like really slow over 20 years). But now it's noticeable, and want to stop it at least if not reverse it a little. Question is, is minoxidil worth it? And screw doing it two times a day. Once in the morning would be all I would do.

 

[DesperateOne]

I'm 24 years old, been experiencing hair loss since I was 20. At first it was really bad, then I got on propecia after about 6 months and it stabilized, filled back in a bit. Now, several years later, I've noticed that in particular my hairline has been slowly going back still. My vertex seems to sometimes be better and sometimes be worse, but has generally remained stable with a small thin spot.

Anyway, I went to get a new prescription for propecia today, and my Doctor recommended I also try minoxidil to complement it. I know that is the recommended path here, but I always considered minoxidil to be a bit too much of a hassle. Now, though, I'm thinking about giving it a try. What I'm wondering is, if I try it for, say, six months, and decide I don't want to continue, will stopping minoxidil (but staying on propecia) have adverse effects relative to where I would be if I just stayed on propecia alone the same time? I hope my question is clear. I know everyone is different and it's not always clear, but does anyone have experience with a situation like this? Thanks for any advice.

I think it will be the best thing you do, but you will have to put up with the initial massive shed that could last for 6 months.