This is an outstanding early result from the combined use of finasteride and minoxidil. Given more time, the hairs should fill in more and grow longer. It should be an inspiration to others
Hi doctor, i have few questions (not regarding your new treatment) am just little inquisitive about hair science with regard to Prolactin and genetic hair loss and have some questions regarding that I hope you answer
Prolactin Inhibition of hair growth is reported to occur via catagen induction. This is an interesting question: Neurohormone mainly secreted in anterior pituitary gland. PRL signaling occurs via the prolactin receptor (PRL-R). PRL and PRL-R are widely expressed across different tissues, including the HF. Next to its essential function in promoting lactation, PRL plays a role in metabolic homeostasis, regulation of growth and is hypothesized to suppress apoptosis
This is all theory and we don’t know what we should do about it at this time.
I’m 22 (gonna be 23 in about a month) norwood 2.5 and overall thin hair and I think fin is my only option but every hair restoration clinic I’ve been to warns against it due to my age and the side effects. Yet I see a lot of people here saying they received zero sides and about the same amount of people calling it poison. I wanna try maybe 0.25 every other day to see if that would make a difference? But I know if I go to my gp to get a prescription they’ll probably advocate against it too. Even if I don’t get sides I’m afraid all the negativity around it will nearly make me convince myself I’m getting sides. My main fear is the ED and decreased libido it’s not something I want to have in a relationship. Also heard that it could affect the health of your sperm. I’m constantly going back and forth on the topic.
My son went on finasteride and got an increased sex drive, which I hear on occasion here on Reddit. You are correct, if you talk yourself into side effects, you will get them. The nocebo effect can cause you problems, Speak with your doctor and listen to what he tells you.
Usually when the crown starts balding, it start either in the front of the crown or mid-crown and then works its way out. This is just the opposite, from the outside in balding. Very rare!
I’m currently on 1mg oral min & 0.5mg oral fin. If I drop the min to 0.5mg, will I retain the gains made? I have been on my current protocol for about 8 months.
The 0.5mg dose is 80% as effective as the full dose of finasteride. So yes, you can drop the dose and probably will not see any problems from doing so