What happens when propecia works?

[reallysad]

As in, are you supposed to see reduced hair loss or more of increased thickness in hair?

 

[Stingray]

Nothing happens. When propecia works, NOTHING is supposed to happen

 

[HairlossTalk]

As in, are you supposed to see reduced hair loss or more of increased thickness in hair?

To clarify Stingray's comment ... you should see reduced hair *loss* after a minimum of 6 months, and possibly after waiting 12 months. After that, most people see nothing, which is a good thing, because they're no longer losing their hair. According to the clinical data, a small percentage (roughly 20-45%) will see minor new hair growth/thickening... but Propecia (and all DHT inhibitors) is primarily a maintenance treatment, not a growth stimulant.

HairLossTalk.com

 

[X190]

As in, are you supposed to see reduced hair loss or more of increased thickness in hair?

You become one of the lucky 83% of men that respond to it. It sucks that you don't get a medal though...

XL

 

[reallysad]

I don't really need a medal. In fact, I would give my life to be one of the responders!

Did anyone take a full year before they see any impact?

 

[Slartibartfast]

You become one of the lucky 83% of men that respond to it. It sucks that you don't get a medal though...

XL

...or at the very least a congratulatory certificate.

 

[douggie]

Hey, has anyone else not seen a reduction in hair loss, but still seen improvement. I still lose the same amount of hair but it is definitely growing faster now on finasteride.

 

[Odelay]

What happens when Propecia works? The simple way to explain it is that there is a party on your scalp and all your hair is invited.