Rooney is actually a great example of why fin doesn’t “save” everyone
    12/20/2025

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 4 years
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 4 years
    the tone is 😞 negative with not effective results.

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    Finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride can slow hair loss but aren't effective for everyone, especially with aggressive hair loss. Wayne Rooney's case shows treatments and transplants may not prevent hair loss due to genetics.
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      Minoxidil: A Comprehensive Review

      research Minoxidil: a comprehensive review

      16 citations , June 2021 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment”
      This study reported that while topical minoxidil exhibits hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia, oral minoxidil 5 mg/day was more effective than topical forms after six months, with low doses also potentially effective for women and other hair loss types.
      Overactive Bladder in Men: Finasteride for Androgenetic Alopecia

      research Overactive bladder in men

      1 citations , January 2009 in “CRC Press eBooks”
      This chapter discusses the increasing prevalence of overactive bladder in aging men, examining potential causes and treatment options, without reporting new clinical results.
      Androgenetic Alopecia: Case Study and Treatment Options

      research Androgenetic Alopecia

      November 2015 in “Springer eBooks”
      Hair loss treated with minoxidil, finasteride, laser/light, hair transplant, and scalp prostheses; more research needed for skin of color.
      Hair Physiology: Hair Growth, Alopecia, Scalp Treatment, Etc.

      research Hair Physiology (Hair Growth, Alopecia, Scalp Treatment, etc.)

      1 citations , January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      This article reviews various hair growth and hair loss treatments, noting limited new developments since FDA-approved drugs but highlights recent cosmetic surgery and potential cell-based therapies; it reports no original findings.
      Novel Agents for the Treatment of Alopecia

      research Novel agents for the treatment of alopecia

      29 citations , December 1998 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      This review examines recent approvals and emerging treatments for androgenetic alopecia, discussing newly approved drugs like Propecia and Rogaine Extra Strength 5%, but without presenting new clinical results.