Can minoxidil and finasteride regrow hair?

Combine finasteride with minoxidil About 40% of men experience hair regrowth when using minoxidil, and studies have found that using finasteride and minoxidil together is more effective for hair preservation that using either one alone.

How long does it take for finasteride and minoxidil to show results?

Finasteride Results Timeline: The Basics Many men who use finasteride see some improvements after three to four months, with the “final” results from finasteride usually taking about one year. Finasteride is usually more effective when it’s used with minoxidil, a topical medication that stimulates hair growth.

Can you use finasteride and minoxidil together?

Studies show that minoxidil and finasteride are safe to take together. In fact, many studies have looked specifically at the effects of minoxidil and finasteride as a combination treatment for hair loss in men.

Can you regrow hair with just finasteride?

Yes, finasteride works to help regrow hair around the hairline, aswell as other areas of the scalp affected by male pattern baldness.

Can I stop minoxidil and start finasteride?

In short, a given individual will know in 4-6 months if they are one of the individuals that finasteride can block the hair loss after stopping minoxidil – or not. I often advise my own patients to simply overlap the two treatments (Finasteride and minoxidil together) for 4 months and then stop minoxidil.

Does finasteride thicken hair?

Hair can potentially grow stronger, thicker and faster than before. It is worth noting that this medication won’t dramatically change hair texture or quality; however, many Finasteride users have reported hair regrowth and an increase in thickness.

Can finasteride thicken hair?

The efficacy of finasteride to retard or slow down hair loss is universal to all areas of the scalp so long as there is some hair in the area. Although their mechanisms for promoting hair growth are different, both finasteride and minoxidil act to thicken miniaturized hair regardless of where it is on the scalp.

Will finasteride thicken hair?

Clinical studies have found that finasteride stops hair loss for 90% of men, and 65% will also benefit from increased hair growth and thickening of existing miniaturized hairs. That’s a 15% increase in hair in one area.

What is better minoxidil or finasteride?

“Finasteride is by far the more clinically effective medication compared to minoxidil,” Gary Linkov, MD, of City Facial Plastics in New York City tells WebMD Connect to Care. Linkov does caution that finasteride can cause sexual side effects such as decreased semen and reduced sexual desire.

How long after stopping finasteride will hair fall out?

The new hair will be lost within 1 year after the medicine is stopped. If you are taking this medicine for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), it may take up to 6 months to see the full effect.

Is minoxidil better than finasteride?

Obviously, finasteride AKA Propecia, is far more effective than minoxidil. It works astoundingly well, stopping hair loss in its tracks – and often promoting some regrowth too – in about 90% of its users. But finasteride comes with a variety of unappealing, potential side effects, including impotence, gynomastia (man boobs), depression, and others.

Is finasteride really effective?

“Finasteride is safe, inexpensive, and effective as a preventive strategy for prostate cancer ,” said Ian Thompson, Jr, MD, principal investigator of the PCPT for SWOG. “Doctors should share these results with men who get regular prostate-specific antigen tests that screen for the presence of prostate cancer.

Does finasteride and minoxidil really work for hair loss?

Both minoxidil and finasteride (Propecia) have been shown to be very effective in preventing hair loss. In some cases they will even promote the growth of new hair and thicken the hair that you do have. With finasteride it will take at least six months before any positive changes are noticed.

Should I continue on finasteride?

Continue to take finasteride even if you feel well. Do not stop taking finasteride without talking to your doctor. If you are taking finasteride to treat male pattern hair loss, it may take at least 3 months before you see any improvement because hair loss and growth happen slowly over time.