How Long Did Your Finasteride/Propecia Shed Last?

[BigThinker]

Still shedding too. I know it's tough, and you can see a lot of my breakdowns and posts on the subject. You just need to ride it out, and know that you'll need 12-18 months before passing judgement.

Take heart in that over 90-something% have regrowth or maintenance from taking Finasteride, so it will almost certainly work for you. Just remember that on your bad days.

This is what I needed to read.

God. I've never felt so miserable in my life. Hair loss is bull shit.

[Shan]

yeah, that post by HL made my day too.
Also needed reassurance

[mpbsucks]

I guess within 2 months of starting (proscar split to 0.6mg per day) Hair quality is drastically worse, dry and brittle all over. lost all shine and lustre. Density at the front is so much worse now scalp very visible. Was quite dense before starting fin I'm giving it until 12 months...

Alex, what ever happened with you man. I'm going though the same never ending shed, just hit the one month mark, I could sure use some advice

[alex82]

Alex, what ever happened with you man. I'm going though the same never ending shed, just hit the one month mark, I could sure use some advice

Hey guys, sorry for the slow update. The situation sadly is much the same with little improvement. I've tapered down to about 0.2 fin every other day. Really not sure where to turn now. Maybe avodart? Cannot really risk another shed. I'm just trying to manage the situation as best I can right now, keeping hair short, scalp clean etc. Will try to post updated photos soon.

[OrdinaryUser]

This is really discouraging to me, as someone who has been shedding for 4-5 months now on Fin.

[TotallyScrewed]

Honestly I haven't really shed at all, but, except for the first few days of being on it, it hasn't done a thing to stop my hair loss... my hair is still miniaturizing rapidly. 3.5 months. Not really sure why I'm still even bothering to take it...

[Theschemer]

I started on fin in February and ever since I shed about 15 hairs every time I wash my hair or shower. But when I stroke my hair I don't find any strands on my palm. I don't know if you call that shedding but that's what's happening to me, not sure if it's a good thing :/

[NSix]

Hey guys, sorry for the slow update. The situation sadly is much the same with little improvement. I've tapered down to about 0.2 fin every other day. Really not sure where to turn now. Maybe avodart? Cannot really risk another shed. I'm just trying to manage the situation as best I can right now, keeping hair short, scalp clean etc. Will try to post updated photos soon.

did alex82 have TE?

his hair got WORSE on fin...

[jamesst11]

did alex82 have TE?

his hair got WORSE on fin...

I've been on it for over 9 months now and am still shedding like crazy, hair has thinned out horribly, especially in the front and crown... Who knows what the hell to make of this drug. I am not fear mongering, but I have read a lot of accounts similar to Alex's and my own. I personally doubt the 90% thing.

[Sanchez123]

I am in same situation as Alex82. Lost more then 50% density in 5 months on propecia. Should i switch to dutasteride?

[Bb87]

I started on fin in February and ever since I shed about 15 hairs every time I wash my hair or shower. But when I stroke my hair I don't find any strands on my palm. I don't know if you call that shedding but that's what's happening to me, not sure if it's a good thing :/

Is that for real? If 15 hairs is all you have left over in the bath/shower then you have no worries at all!

[Sanchez123]

Hey guys, sorry for the slow update. The situation sadly is much the same with little improvement. I've tapered down to about 0.2 fin every other day. Really not sure where to turn now. Maybe avodart? Cannot really risk another shed. I'm just trying to manage the situation as best I can right now, keeping hair short, scalp clean etc. Will try to post updated photos soon.

Alex, can you please update how you are doing?

[bba]

New user here, been on propecia for 5 months right now (1mg every day), been shedding quite a lot for 1-1,5 month and more itching than before. Mainly the hairs that falling off is very thin. Hair also seems worse.
Have fin for 4 more months so I'm going to give it 9 months in total at least.

[bba]

another month has gone, still shedding a lot. Now It's gone 6 months. Also losing more thick hairs now.

[FlightTL]

I wish all you brothers all the best. May you all have full heads of hair for life...

Take care all,

and sincerely,

Thank you to Dr. Spencer Kobren, Jo Tronic, Joe from Staten Island, and Spex......and Andrew Zarian and Coco!!!!

Take care all, and God bless!!!!!