Started Finasteride & Oral Minoxodil Today

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Thanks guys!

Also a quick question. Should I continue taking hair growth supplements such as Saw Palmetto, Selenium and also using Nizoral shampoo? Or should I not bother since I'm on Fin and Minox?

I'm afraid you're not going to get a clearcut answer with this. Some people the Fin and Minox are enough, and others will swear by the additional supplements.

I was actually in Dr. Mohebi's office late last week for my one year followup and we talked about the additional supplements I take. It was his opinion that they're not necessary for me, and that the Finasteride is all I need. However, I also take Saw Palmetto, Choline/Inositol, and Biotin. There's no harm in taking the additional supplements, so if you'd like to and you feel they work for you, you might as well.

It's worth noting though that Saw Palmetto essentially does the same thing that Finasteride does, so I'm not so sure how much additional help it gives. I'm going to keep taking my supplements until they run out and reassess then. My hair does grow extremely fast and is relatively thick and healthy, so my brain likes to believe that the combo I'm using is working. Who's to say though that my hair wouldn't be exactly the same even without the supplements....

I am a patient advocate for Dr. Parsa Mohebi in Los Angeles, CA. My opinions/comments are my own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Dr. Mohebi and his staff.