When to give up on finasteride

[jamesst11]

Another one of these threads, I know -
I have been on fin for 7 months now. No substantial sides. It just seems like I have thinned out even more while on it. I am also having the uncomfortable scalp sensations, tingling, burning, especially where it is thinning...

Has anyone on here persevered through this period and experienced positive results?

I do notice a lot of little hairs growing everywhere, but they seem to be growing really slow or not at all

I have had a DHT test and my DHT is low, which is a positive factor

I have noticed shedding has become a little bit less in the past couple weeks

Any advice or experience is appreciated. thanks.

[Artista]

Jamesst11~
The hair improvements, due to the use of Finasteride, can at times be very slow in development.
You really must be patient James'
If you were to get off of Finasteride ,more than likely, you will experience much more hairloss.
The improvements always vary for everyone.
Patience is key to staying happy and content with your life bro.
You have not even been on it for a year as yet.
No stress James' , you have read what Ive said about what STRESS can and will do to your hair.
Stay calm and content for today.
Things will more than likely get better for you.

[Artista]

Thanks for your response
Dr Rashid Rashid!

It's always best for members here that have concerns and questions to receive more than one common-sense response from members that are here to truly help others.

James, look forward to your response as well. I hope you're doing OK emotionally

[jamesst11]

Thanks Artista! As always, your optimism is appreciated!!

[jamesst11]

Artista makes some good points and its always good to remember not everyone responds in the same time frame. Also , not every treatment works on everyone. Even finasteride and hair transplants do not produce results in all people all the time.

Dr. Rashid,
Do you have any insight into the occassional tingling, burning that is proceeded by hair loss while on the drug? I know opinions for this vary from doctor to doctor. I am paranoid, because this is happening ONLY in the area where I did get a hair transplant 2 YEARS ago... and it is making that area thinner and thinner and these horrible transplants more and more apparent. it seems they are getting harder to cover up by the week! I know I have come this far and I should stick with it, for at least a couple more months... and obviously some of the hair is replacing itself, otherwise I would be slick bald... I just can't help but be confused and slightly frustrated as this is my last hope... ALL of this has happened so quickly.. from NW1 to horribly diffused thin every where in just a year and a half, after having thick full hair for 31 years.... Man, people should be more thoroughly warned about the dangers of hair transplants.

[WHTC Clinic]

Jamesst11,

Would you say that you've been 'thinning' or shedding in this area over the last 6 months? Are you using any other anti-DHT treatments? Did the sensations start less than 7 months ago?

Now, in the last couple of weeks, you are probably at the point where you are stabilizing. You may not see much improvement in hair quality yet, but the next few months should determine what kind of results you will see. Some see more hair and others see less hair loss after 1 year. It may be beneficial to wait out the next 5 or 6 months.

[jjo]

don't give up. give it a year and half at least.

[Artista]

JJo is correct James...
I hope to hear from you soon
Cheers

[Clinicspots]

Finasteride can cause many side effects as well.
•changes in the breasts such as increased size, lumps, pain, or nipple discharge
•rash
•itching
•hives
•swelling of the lips and face
•difficulty breathing or swallowing
Finasteride may cause other side effects. Consult a good hair specialist if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.

[jamesst11]

I don't understand what you are "clinicspots"?? are you some kind of computer generated program that automatically posts information from wikipedia in response to key words? Or are you an actual person? hahaha

[Herbaliser]

I don't understand what you are "clinicspots"?? are you some kind of computer generated program that automatically posts information from wikipedia in response to key words? Or are you an actual person? hahaha

Thinking the same.
I asked the same question to WHTC Clinic.

[Herbaliser]

Dr. Rashid,
Do you have any insight into the occassional tingling, burning that is proceeded by hair loss while on the drug? I know opinions for this vary from doctor to doctor. I am paranoid, because this is happening ONLY in the area where I did get a hair transplant 2 YEARS ago... and it is making that area thinner and thinner and these horrible transplants more and more apparent. it seems they are getting harder to cover up by the week! I know I have come this far and I should stick with it, for at least a couple more months... and obviously some of the hair is replacing itself, otherwise I would be slick bald... I just can't help but be confused and slightly frustrated as this is my last hope... ALL of this has happened so quickly.. from NW1 to horribly diffused thin every where in just a year and a half, after having thick full hair for 31 years.... Man, people should be more thoroughly warned about the dangers of hair transplants.

This site is sponsored by doctors and their little helpers, and therefore the diffuse answers to keep the fortune wheel ongoing.

[Artista]

James' do NOT ALLOW that "clinicspots" response to affect you at all.
Objectively speaking, those of us that have been using Finasteride,(many many GUYS) have NOT experienced any BAD side effects that "clinicspots" brought up.

A percentage of men, like myself, have experienced side effects that are NOT BAD sides' ...
My doctor's patients (including myself) have had a lessening of semen, also known as seminal fluid ,during ejaculation but the sperm count is relatively normal.
Nothing else has been affected, my wife and I have have the same exciting relationship that we have always had!

[Herbaliser]

James' do NOT ALLOW that "clinicspots" response to affect you at all.
Objectively speaking, those of us that have been using Finasteride,(many many GUYS) have NOT experienced any BAD side effects that "clinicspots" brought up.

A percentage of men, like myself, have experienced side effects that are NOT BAD sides' ...
My doctor's patients (including myself) have had a lessening of semen, also known as seminal fluid ,during ejaculation but the sperm count is relatively normal.
Nothing else has been affected, my wife and I have have the same exciting relationship that we have always had!

You just made my point.

[Artista]

Hi Herb' !! Hope your doing OK bro! You are welcomed.