Will I be a good candidate for Finasteride? Chat 10/18/2020
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Will I be a good candidate for finasteride?
community Will Min work even though it’s been 20 years since I started taking Fin?
The user has been using finasteride for 20 years to stop hair loss and is considering using minoxidil and microneedling to regrow hair on the hairline. They are also open to trying other treatments like hair transplants but prefer less invasive options first.
community Why I Will be Accepting Baldness
User decides to accept baldness due to mental health issues with finasteride. Others suggest considering hair systems, topical finasteride, or RU58841 as alternatives.
community Recently went bald and will stop taking finasteride. Will stop taking it impact density in my beard and eyebrows? Also here’s after and before picture
The user recently went bald and plans to stop taking finasteride, questioning its impact on beard and eyebrow density. Responses suggest he looks good both bald and with thinning hair, with some recommending minoxidil for the crown and noting finasteride's effect on beard thickness.
community I’ve hit my topical Minox plateau. Will oral Minox work for me?
MaBelen experienced hair growth with topical Minoxidil but it plateaued, and Finasteride and Spironolactone didn't help. They wonder if oral Minoxidil will work and if it loses effectiveness over time.
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