How will I know when to stop Finasteride ? Dr Tejinder Bhatti Explains in detail
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- How do you know when to stop taking Finasteride? No medicine should be taken if it is not needed and so this test is well worth it.
The baldness gene expresses differently in different people. In some it reveals itself in very young age and in others in middle age. Similarly there are phases when it becomes dormant or goes to sleep.
So when you are in the remission phase, you can take a Finasteride break. But how will you know when to go off the drug?
after I published my last video titled- “When will my baldness gene switch off!”
People keep taking medication and that is a good thing since you are sure that you are doing the best you can.
But there are some who are uncomfortable taking medications. For them they wish to know if there is a likelihood of their discontinuing if the baldness has slowed down, stabilised or as more eloquently or dramatically put- “switch off”!
However, going ‘cold turkey’ when the gene is still active can have ill effects.
As we all know Finasteride blocks only 73% DHT and hence hair fall will continue. Whether your baldness has stabilised or you are on Finasteride hair fall continues. Shedding is actually natural and the hair cycle will make you lose 100 hairs a day and 100 will grow back. This should not be cause for worry.
But when you start to notice that you have far less hair fall than before, it is time to take a test. To test if the baldness gene has switched off.
Like most of my patients, I am sure you too stop Finasteride for 15 days after every 3 months of taking it religiously. If that be the case, extend this period to 4 weeks and see if hair fall is excessive. If not, prolong this to 6 weeks and then if all is still well, to 8 weeks.
Finasteride is flushed out of the body in maximum 60 days or 8 weeks after stopping it.
If the hair fall is the same as before and you feel, stopping has not made a difference, it is time to take a break since your baldness gene is now hibernating.
I do recommend it.
But always remember that the gene may hibernate or go to sleep for a while, but never really switches off. But after the age of 35 till you are 55, there is in most patients a respite from the relentless onslaught of genetic baldness.
This window period is the time you can consider to be off medication if you must.
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Hello Dr, I’ve had a transplant in July 21 and been 1 mg finasteride for the last one year I have no significant hair fall . I had got all the tests mentioned in your video done before starting finasteride. I’m 39 years old no side effects as such. Should I continue taking finasteride or taper down the dosage or stop it.
Take a one month break and see if the condition is stable and then decide.
@@hairtransplantinindia Thanks DR
@@hairtransplantinindia Hello Dr, Ive been on 1mg finasteride last one year, i got all the tests done mentioned in your video before. the test results as on 11/7/22 is Testosterone 547.25 ng/dL, free testosterone 68 pg/ml(normal range is 1-28), SHBG is 41.1 nmol/L, ESTRADIOL/OESTROGEN(E2) is 27 pg/ml. Is high levels of free testosterone ok or should i be concerned about anything.
@@amithaiyappa1 Tests are not relevant at this stage. You should stop the drug for 30 days and see if stopping has not started your hair to shed. That is the final test that your hair loss is now stable and you ought not to be on medication for it.
@@hairtransplantinindia Thanks a lot DR
You are the best doctor of hair in my life I have a full faith on you thanks for good information
Thank you.
Hi doctor, have you done hair transplant on yourself or do you use minoxidil or finastride yourself ? If no why not, if yes please share your experiences. Please make a video if possible. Love your work. Thank you
Hi . Thanks for your interest in my hair. Here's what you are looking for : ruclips.net/video/ncfcDL6BUyk/видео.html Let me know your thoughts! Thanks also for watching my videos and for being on the Channel.
i took a 6 months break without noticing any major loss but got back on it just because i was worried my hair loss would return.
Am I correct in understanding your recommendation as follows: Should individuals who tolerate Finasteride well consider staying on it even between the ages of 35-55 were the genes could potentially be dormant? Alternatively, are you suggesting that if one no longer notices any hair loss, they should gradually discontinue the medication and assess hair loss after a 6-week period? If significant hair loss occurs during this time, does it indicate that their genetic predisposition for hair loss is still active, necessitating a return to Finasteride?
Yes Sir, that is what I meant.
Cutting-edge Science as always doctor I don’t know why we don’t hear this kind of very critical information from other doctors ,keep going and best regards.
Thank you for your comment and for watching.
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Sounds great. I didn't quite get the last part of the video though: when you said "taking advantage of this period between 35 and 55 years of age", did you mean going off the drug for as long as possible because it may be temporarily not needed or actually continue in low dosage to get maxium benefits? I.e. better regrowth with low dosage thanks to sleeping balding gene or half-asleep balding gene.
I meant that this is the period usually during which in most cases, the baldness gene goes dormant and thhis respite can be taken advantage of by going off Finatsreide.
Sir, i have been using fin for about 2 weeks in every other days. Very mild side effects. Nothing to worry about.. So my question is should i start using it every day now?
I will advise you to stratgeise and use the sallest dose tat will benefit you.
Watch:
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Good evening doctor. I am a huge fan of your channel . I just wanted to ask you if finasteride stops working after 10-15 yrs or does it continue to work for as long as I take it?
In a minority after 5 years its effect slows down. Mostly it is as effective. Trump has been on it for 25 years!
@@hairtransplantinindia thanks for the reply doctor. I really appreciate the fact that you reply to all our queries and clear our doubts :)
@@hairtransplantinindia how do you know this
I only know he take statins to avoid heart attack
Doctor, what do you think about pfsfoundation? They have some research articles about effects on adrenaline and neural/dna changes.
Thanks for your dedication and continuous insight.
I think most of the sexual side effects from Finasteride is not real and similar to placebo!
What do you think about Gyno from Finasteride? These are physical and hard to deny. Have any of your patients had it?
Most cases with gynecomazia while patient is on Finasteride occur in those who have obesity or are overweight. Their estradiol level is already high and when they commence on Finasteride, it makes matters worse. However, most people have pre existing genetic predilection to gynecomastia. But if you have gynecomazia and other side effetcs attributable to Finastreide, do stop the drug. Health is more important than hair.
Thanks for the info Dr. As you pointed out that Finastride can curb upto 73% DHT only, is there any way to further arrest it to higher degree? I am on Finax 1 mg twice a week alongwith Minoxidil 5%, even few Vitamins. Please suggest if DHT blocker can further be arrested l?
Dutasteride can be incorporated once a week in consultation with your treating doctor.
Dutasteride blocks over 90% I believe, as the doctor has said taking dutasteride oncer or twice per week and finasteride on the other days seems to work very well.
Hi doctor,
Suppose i start with 0.01mg of finasteride and if I'm happy with the result, over the period of time will my body gets used to that dosage and should i have to increase the dosage ?
Thank you
That is a miniscule amount not worthy of discussion.
Doctor which ketoconazole shampoo should we use in india ? Which brand ?
Sorry I do not mention brands here to keep this Channel clean.
Hello dr,Thanks for sharing all the great info.i had done my HT recently and would like to go for finastraide to save my crown area.i would like to take your advice after watching your video.could I take .5 mg alternate days as you suggested on other videos??My age is 38
Peaes first get total testosterone done at around 8 AM in the mornign. We can discuss the dosage after the result comes.
@@hairtransplantinindia Thanks for your response and will share the test result soon.Please let me know anything specific do I need to ask while taking this test??
@@hairtransplantinindia Hi Dr,I had done my test morning 8 and got the report today.The value I got in that test is 14.5.Could you suggest the how to take finastraide?
@@ManiKandan-lm9fv Pleaes mention the units or share the report 8872238888
Here he mentions "falling prey to its'(finasteride) many side effects" at the end, and we should take advantage of when the gene is "dormant". He was criticizing in a video to people who take half a dose everyday to avoid side effects, saying side effect is not real, or very few people have it. So which one is it doc?
Side effects in a very small minority are real. I never say that they aren't. In these people I suggest they go off the drug since health is more important than health. However I keep exhorting people to keep their faith in the drug since most cases are psychologically high strung when they start Finasteride due to negative press. There is no alternative to oral Fiansterde yet and I therefore wish well for my audiences to explain to the the nuances while indulging in DHT blockers. Thanks for watching.
sir.. which minoxidil is best alcohal vs alcohol free vs combination with finasteroid.
Please watch:
ruclips.net/video/z2IeWfaAGfk/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/GYHQAgxKRvw/видео.html
Hello doctor,
I was prescribed a topical finasteride 0.15 to use for my thinning. What do you think of topical finasteride, how useful and effective it is, and do you use it in your practice?
Thank you
No I do not prescribe it since topical Finasteride formulations have not yet achieved the capability to reach the follicle directly without being absorbed into the blood stream
@@hairtransplantinindialn the video you said that between the age of 35-55 years old the baldness gene hibernates ? That means between 35 and 55 there is no hairloss and taking oral finasteride could be good ? Am l correct ?
@@Poupipoupi-bw2bl Generally true but not in all cases. This is the period you can go off Finasteride if your doctor feels you could.
@@hairtransplantinindia l meant not taking oral finasteride* but thanks for your answer.
Hello Doctor! I recently started watching your videos and they are helpful! I want to mention that I have aggressive hair loss, which started from the age of 16. I am now 21. I am 20 months into oral Finasteride and I am using minoxidil as well. The thing is that my dht blood levels reversed back to my baseline levels. When I started taking Finasteride, my internal DHT levels were being reduced constantly about 44%, but now as I said, they are back into the baseline. Also, it’s been 5-6 months that I am losing my density again which Finasteride gave me. So, definitely I started seeing a decline into my results. I am thinking of adding Dutasteride once a week. Could it be helpful? Thank you very much.
What is the dosage? This may help- ruclips.net/video/cPWmhkYEiUw/видео.html
@@hairtransplantinindia Doctor, I am taking 1mg Propecia official brand. Thank you very much!
@@hairtransplantinindia Doctor, what you advise me to do? Video didn’t help me much. Thank you.
@@cloudstrife2396 Firstly, there is no correlation of DHT levels with baldness. Baldness of anrogenetic origin is not due to mounting DHT levels but due to DHT receptors' sensitivity to DHT. You should continue with Tab Finastreide 1 mg a day. I will not advocate Dutasteride at this age. Are you taking whey protein? Is your lifestyle healthy?
@@hairtransplantinindia Thank you Doctor for responding! I know that DHT blood levels are kind of irrelevant, but I am concerned. Could my body formed a situation of resistance phenomenon, or my aggressive genes are counter attacking me? No whey protein. Diet is clean, and I am trying to fix some deficiencies, like Vit D3. Thank you.
Dr sahab please explain shedding phase after finastride when it's starts and how much time it's last
Starts after 7 th day and lasts 4-6 weeks usually.
@@hairtransplantinindia thanks sir
I’ve been on 1mg finasteride daily for 18 years. Hair loss stabilized since first year. Now find it hard to lose weight in chest and belly areas even with exercise. Would switching to 1mg 3x a week help with that without affecting hair?
Doc , there are clear benefits of FUT apparently. For example - 1. More grafts over a lifetime ,2. More likely to be able to extract hair follicles which have more likelihood of immunity to DHT etc. With all due respect why don't you provide FUT service? Genuinely curious.
Please watch these videos and then we can discuss here: ruclips.net/video/vv2IIMmlOmc/видео.html ruclips.net/video/a_SU4hzstkw/видео.html ruclips.net/video/8M1fWqu75jA/видео.html
@@hairtransplantinindia the videos are private sir
Pls send me a mail and will give permission.
@@hairtransplantinindia the video is still private
So what is the meaning of gene dormancy, does it mean that the dht hormone will also produce less in the body or dht sensitivity would reduce in the scalp?
The gene is inactive. It needs a trigger. DHT levels have nothing to do with baldness- it is the sensitivity to DHT that matters.
I do not, cannot, trust myself to make objective observations about hair loss, day-in, day-out during the ‘experimental’ or ‘assessment’ phase. ‘Ever vigilant’, is not a term that applies to me…I and already, have already long crossed the river hypo, hyper and the rivers have dried up. I am permanently hard-wired to assume it’s a disaster.
Thanks for watching.
Hello doctor I am 29 fully healthy hair till now suddenly i got dengue and i started seeing reduced density in my hairline mid when I went to doctor he just saw my hair and said androgenetic alopecia, even before dengue i used to have lot of hairfall but never reduced density ,is it really androgenetic alopecia i doubt what are your thoughts?
Will need to assess. You can start by sharing pictures on 9814531111
Hi doctor. Does splitting a 5mg finasteride into 4 tablets and keeping it outside, make it ineffective because of the contact with air?
Pleaes watch this video- ruclips.net/video/xmj7uEWAvDc/видео.html
Hi Doctor, i see that you suggest to take a longer break to test of the gene has switched off, will we be loosing the time just chekcing if it has switched or now.
or is just fine? and how will we know if DHT is still atttacking ? will we see hair thinning? we might have to wait for longer period to see the hair thinning again ang that might cause to loss the time period.
thanks
If hair does not bein to fall off suddenly in this period that you take a break, you can take longer periods off. The gene is getting dormant.
@Darling Buds Clinic doctor had you taken finestride in your early 20s or 30s..
.
If not then ,do you think that if you had taken then you would have more back up hair follicle reserve .??
I did not. That was a great mistake. Had I known I would have taken.
@@hairtransplantinindia
Thanks doctor ,
You are an Inspiration for me and all prospecting doctors .🙏
Please tell
◆when your baldness started ?
◆And at what extent you felt that it is necessary to have an hair transplant necessary?
◆At what time you started fin.?
◆Why doctors say that fin. Looses it's effectiveness over a period of time.?
Is it so because balding speed becomes more than blessings of fin.
Or It is due to fact that the BODY gets used to it and want higher dose
@@vishweshpandey1112 Thank you for the kind words. You may get a lot of information about my hair loss here: ruclips.net/video/ncfcDL6BUyk/видео.html
And about Finasteride: ruclips.net/video/xmj7uEWAvDc/видео.html
Sir which brand of finestride should we take in india
Please tell us about finestrid alternative which is underdeveloped as brezzula...
This has been explained in : ruclips.net/video/ARlH-tXtE7w/видео.html
Sir,.. Propronolol induced hair loss, is it perment or temporary,,, actually I hv been using mixidil and finax past 7yrs...
Recently I hv taken propronolol for my anxiety, after taking that, I observed heavy loss, so I stopped it on fear of hair loss,.
Please, guide me regarding this issue...
Could I continue propronolol, what measures I should take to prevent loss
It just reduces the length of the anagen phase. Hair loss is not permanent with Propranolol.
@@hairtransplantinindia thanku sir.
Hi Doc.. I have been using it since last 20 years now.. Orally. started when I was 18 and now I am 38. I am now worried about any long term effects. Should I get myself checked by any doc? Any tests that I should do to make sure I am all OK? Please advise. Thank you.
I do not think you need to get checked if you are feeling fit and fine.
@@hairtransplantinindia thank u so much for replying.. Yes.. I feel fit and fine..
@@noor12345678 Hi Noor.. I am a long term user as well. Been on Finasteride for the last 12 years. Never faced any sides and going strong.
Asking outta curiosity. Have you taken any breaks in between? Like for marriage? Or while planning on a kid?
I am on the verge of getting married. Hence these questions.
Sir
What is your experience about role of finasteride in female pattern hair loss. have you used finasteride in fphl in your practice?
Will be grateful if you share your experience.
Thanks 🙏
Finasteride is prescribed to only those women who have attained menopause as testosterone levels increase after menopause. A higher dose of finasteride is used for such women as they usually do not report any side effects.
@@hairtransplantinindia
Thank you Sir.
Thank you for this information again !
Thanks for watching!
dr., under baldness gene switched off, does the dormant follicles able to regrow at its anagen phase?
No, there is no regrowth of lost hair. However, progression of baldness stops and by having oral finasteride or by applying topical minoxidil the hair becomes thicker.
HI Doctor your video is very useful. I have a query here that I have thinning of hair and on a regular day when I comb my hair I don't see much hair falling off but when I apply oil on to my hair before taking a shower I can see close to 10 or 15 strands in my palm.. it is something common?
By the way for thinning I've been taking finax!
Thank you Doc
hair loss is normal- that is due to the hair cycle.Only when we lose more than 90-110 hairs a day is it a cause for alarm.
Hi doctor
You say that topical finastride isn't effective but atleast does it work 50% or the least 30% on scalp?
Because I have seen many topical minoxidil mixed with finastride
Those are commercial peparations to make money. hair loss industry is full of such treatments. Treatments come and go. No, topical DHT blockers do not work even 2 %
@@hairtransplantinindia thanks doctor
I think finastride orally is the only DHT blocker..... I am planning to be on finastride oral and minoxidil 5
Any thoughts about alcohol free minoxidil?? as I have dandruff and cannot use it with alcohol
Here's the one thing I wanted to comment on. When you talk about hair shedding and to know when the switching off is taking place. Finasteride will work in different ways and it will grow non-terminal hairs but they're not velus (peach fuzz) either. They are somewhere in between and they only grow to a certain length. Maybe like an inch and a half. But my question is are we talking about those types of hairs when they start disappearing that we know that we should be back on finasteride or or are we talking about the terminal hairs that grow indefinitely in length? Thanks Doctor!
I am talking only of hair that come in a comb- terminal hair.
@@hairtransplantinindia ok... So I have a follow-up and it is pertaining the type of hair that I previously mentioned. The ones that only grow about one and a half inches and not considered a terminal hair nor a velous hair and they grow all around the perimeter of edge of the scalp. Are these hairs brought on by the minoxidil or the Finasteride?
@@rickr2029 Any hair that goes less than 50% thin in diameter cannot be salvaged by hair loss medications.
@@hairtransplantinindia oh... I can certainly understand that. What I am saying, is that one of the medications, minoxidil or Finasteride, have indeed woke up some of the miniaturized hairs along the entire perimeter. (Personal experience) And while they do "not" grow past an inch and a half and the diameter doesn't quite get to the terminal hair diameter, there "is" some cosmetic benefit. And having said that, I was wondering if you are familiar with this and if you are, which medication do you give the credit to?
Thank you!
@@rickr2029 Yes this hapens in all. But since this hair is not combable, patients do not give much importance to it. Since these hairs are unkempt I have seen many patients shaving them.
is taking finasteride everyday and dutasteride once a week worth it? I have read that it shows really good results. Not really sure if i should start taking it.
Recommend that you start with Finasteride alone. If you feel you need more control over hair loss we can then graduate to this protocol. Also for better effectivity of Finasteride that you may be taking, watch: ruclips.net/video/cPWmhkYEiUw/видео.html
Hello doctor. I'm a 32 year old male. 12 years on finax + minoxidil+follihair. Diffuse pattern grade ~3.5.
I'm having serious urinary side effects on finasteride now- burning sensation during urination, weak erection, abdominal tightness+ persistent pain.
These side effects go away within a week of stopping finasteride. I've tried various dosages as low as 0.25 mg/day but side effects slowly creepy back within a couple of weeks. Most doctors I've consulted are unaware of finasteride causing these side-effects and refuse a transplant because hair are too close.
I have fine brown less dense Caucasian type hair. I also have extensive familial history with both my parents having high grades of hairloss and I've inherented patterns of both male and female pattern hairloss i.e. my sides are thinning as well as my crown.
I'm scared of completely going off finasteride because I know I'll lose a lot of hair very fast but fhe the side effects have become intolerable now.
Kindly advise 🙏🏻
Thanks for watching. How about trying one of these 5 strategies and see if it helps- ruclips.net/video/cPWmhkYEiUw/видео.html
@@hairtransplantinindia thank you doctor. I'll try and let you know 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@@Ak_thereader please can you give update
Sir, i been using finapecia for last 3 months. I couldn’t find much difference in hair fall rate. Should I switch finasteride brand or continue the same? Kindly respond
Please continue the same for a year. It may take that long.
Initially I was taking finastride regularly, but I experienced erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation. Then I started taking it on alternate days almost for a year and I did not get side effects as mentioned above . Now I m again taking finastride 1 mg regularly and I don't experience any side effect now , except adult type acne which I think it is bcz of finastride.
So this is the best suited dose that your body can adjust itself to. Please continue it. If you are getting acne, you are on the borderline of a high dose that can cause side effects. So do not think of adding Dutasteride in the protocol to prevent: ruclips.net/video/WqqRgnvCxEE/видео.html
Dr What in the 2 Months one has stopped Taking Finasteride to observe and Test if he is experiencing more Hair Loss, what if in this waiting period there is a Hair Loss Happening ? Does he have to revisit the Strategy and not take this Break for 4-6-8 Weeks ?
If hair loss happens, wait a week and if theer is no respite, go back on your routine dose of oral Finasteride.
Great advice 👍 and very informative 👍
Glad it was helpful!
Doctor I am 17 years old right now and I am losing my hair since the age of 14. My father started losing his hair in his 30s. I am on finasteride and minoxidil for about 1.5 years and my hairloss got stopped for some extent but it started again . I take 1mg finasteride daily. I lost my 35-40% of hair. Please help me doctor.
I have also question that is my hairloss caused by nutrients defeciency? And will my hairs will ever grow back again. I think so because I am still young. I want to hear your thoughts about it. Thank you doctor
Most likely it is androgenetic alopecia. Finasteride is not recommended for use for those below 18 years. I do not recommend it before 21. Since in the development phase of your growth, DHT has an imortant role to play. Just use 5% Minoxidil and take your mind off hair loss and live a healthy lifestyle.
Hey doc I have a question. Are there cases where finasteride does not work? Because I am feeling like it is not working on me and what to do if it doesn’t?
Yes there are some people who do not respond to Finasteride. Either their baldness is too aggressive or they have been using it for along time.
Can we start finastride right after a hait transplant or should we wait for a certain period of time after the procedure is done?
wait till the poost procedure medications are over in 3-5 days.
Hi Doctor ... very Thankful for your videos as always but i must say ... how the heck are we going to know if Gene is dormant ... by the time one realises its not , one has lost a significant amount of hair or has worsened on the miniaturisation ... this is very hard to know Doc .. is there a test or blood work that one can diagnose if the bald gene has gone to bed lol ??? Thank you once again Boss Bud
Theer is no test. It is purely by observation as mentioned in this video.
If you cant quit cold turkey then what is the protocol to wean yourself of finasteride?
Every 3 months lower the dose by half.
Hi Doctor, I recently came across your very informative channel. I am 21 and I started taking finasteride 1 year back 1 mg per day after 3-4 months my hair loss was controlled and I switched the dosage to 4 days a week. After several months, I was experiencing no hair loss that is why I took a break form it for about 1 month and after 2 weeks the hair fall started again. Should I go back to 1 mg per day or switch to topical finasteride. Please suggest and thanks a lot for your videos.
Thanks for watching. This break is advised in the swith-off/switch-on regimen. watc this:
ruclips.net/video/cPWmhkYEiUw/видео.html
Hi Doctor,
I was on propecia for 16 months and stopped my since mid Sept 2020. I was on 1mg daily for a year then 4 times a week the last four month. The reason I stopped was because my hair was getting wispy after being on it. Since then, I think my crown has lost density about 4 months ago. And the last week I’ve been dropping more than usual. Should I get back on it?
You have lost all the gains from Finasteride by stopping it. Yes please start immediately. You have been tolerating the drug well- you mustn't stop it.
@@hairtransplantinindia thank you for replying Doctor. Are scalp itch and wispy hair side effect from propecia?
Doc my doc said to take tablet alternative from month seven ie from next month and stop after that completely but m scared if hair loss continued to happen as it's in very much in control with nice density , what should I do ?
Your doctor might have assessed that you do not have thinning elsewhere and that your donor is of good quality. Please follow his advice.
sir plz video on procapil not so much data available on this drug
Sorry but I do not make videos on commercial brands.
Does taking a break not cause the risk of pfs?
Not if the break is for 2 weeks
I have so many diffused hairs that are not growing !! I have taken fin for 1.5 yrs but that doesnot seem to work. Will dut work ? Is there any method to increase the efficacy of fin ?
If you are suffering from DUPA - ruclips.net/video/uX-o4sUK-yY/видео.html
hi, i am taking fin from 2017, and 4 years was great!, but when i combined ssri so my sex drive was gone. i always thought is was the ssri so i stopper before 5 months ago and still has no sex drive. so i did a blood test and found high progesterone. is it can happen that side effects on finasteride oocurs just after 4,5 years?
What were your testosterone, estradiol levels before starting Finasteride?
Doctor dose finastride results decline after 5 years.? How to mentain results?
Not they do not in the majority. But if it does you can either increase to 1 mg a day or add Dutasteride once a week in consultation with your treating doctor.
Sir, is there any test we can do to check that balding genes are active or hybernated ?
Sorry there is no such test.
Dictor mai finastride 0.5mg roz li mai 5 mahine tak phir mere baal jhadna Kam hogaye the phir baalo ki regrowth ke chakr me 1mg khaane ke lag gya or brand bhi change kardi ab baaal mere hairline ke or patle hogaye? Aise kyu 😢
Koi nahin 6 maheene baad bache hue baal kayam rahenge
Doc i m almost 19 and i started losing hair since 16 i m using minoxidil and i have done prp but still i m facing hairfall . My brother is 25 and he has lost 80% hair. Should i take finastride?
You can see a doctor and he will get some blood tests done. I would say you wait till 21.
Do you have patients who don't take breaks from Finasteride for 2 weeks after 3 months of use? I have been on 1mg for 2.5 years, I have not taken any breaks from Finasteride. Zero side effects(23 year old male).
Also I feel it is too risky for male patients who are in early 20s with strong family history of grade 7 pattern on both maternal and paternal sides, to take experiment taking breaks on this drug despite stabilization while taking finasteride. What do you think about this doctor??
A fortnight off Finasteride every 3 months has not been seen to be detrimental even in the most aggressive cases who are young. But if you do not fear or have side effects you need not take a break The break is only for the weak-hearted and for those with genuine sides!
@@hairtransplantinindia Fair enough!🙂👍
Hello Doctor. I am turning 60 soon. My hair has been slowly thinning for some years. What is your opinion in regards to older men taking finasteride. Is it still effective? Would you recommend starting treatment at a reduced dosage? Notably, my erections are not as rock hard as they were when was young so I'm concerned that this may predispose me to sexual side effects.
Sexual side effects are not common with Finasteride. You have the option of stopping it if that happens, Yes it will work in your case if what you have is male pattern baldness.
Hello Sir, Thank you very much. I need an advice from you . Recently I watched your videos on finasteride . As you mentioned in type 2 of patient like the patient with not much very significant family history of AA and grade 2 of baldness of age 25 to 26, they should continue to take fin asteroids for 6 months. According to this , I should take 1 mg daily or alternate day ? Or 0.5 mg will be good for alternating days with weekend dosing . Please guide me sir. I m also medical student
After a hair transplant. Yes.
@@hairtransplantinindia but Sir I am asking about normal situations without hair transplant? What should be my ideal dose for my hair fall ? As I have grade 1 to 2 hairfall without any family history of AnA . What should be my ideal dose of finasteride ? And how long should I take ? Please help me in this sir ?
This will be dictated by your lab reports and in person consultation with a hair loss expert.@@The_futuredoc01
@@hairtransplantinindia how to contact you sir ?
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Is the good doctor on meds himself?
Yes he is
Is there any difference between taking finasteride daily or alternative days? or it yields the same results? kindly guide me with this.
It is not about a givn dosage. It is about what dose is best suited for you. I start with 0.5 mg alternate days and then scale up if needed.
@@hairtransplantinindia okay thanks! When will excessive shedding phase happen after the ussge of finasteride?
@@oliverlime5589 Over by 3 months.
Can't we use CRISPR technology to switch off the baldness gene?
And what is it Sir!?
@@hairtransplantinindia Sir can you make video about the technologies like Kintor's 20029 ( PROTAC based Androgen Receptor degrader ) or Kintor GT anti androgen?
@@PawanKumar-ph4jn Yes I will after a few years if they are clinically of use. Treatments come and they go- very few have withstood the test of time.
@@PawanKumar-ph4jn u can find about it on hair cafe channel
Please please please open a office in Delhi..
Dlhi s so close patients can easily come to Chandigarh. But we are opening in Mumbai.
I sleep at 10 pm and wake at 6 am, when shall I take my finasteride dosage in the 24 hrs?
6 hours before the surgeof testostarone in the body which happens at around 8 AM to be precise. But most people sleep at the time you do.
Hi doctor I'm using finasteride 1mg 4days in a week from one month.i am noticing chest swelling from past one week what should I do? Shall I stop taking finasteride?? Please help me doctor.
What was your total testosterone level before initiating Tab Finasteride?
Proper consultant
Doc If someone wants to build body I mean muscle building criteria is there while taking fenestride.. should they take anastrozole medicine once a week to maintain estrogen level?? Please reply..
Pleaes get in touch with a qualified doctor locally since it is not a medicine that can be taken casually.
@@hairtransplantinindia doc what is the normal estrogen level in males..if anyone wants to check it then at what time should I give my blood for testing??
Hi Doctor. I caught my hairloss early on (age 24) and started taking 1mg fin. Hair loss stopped completely within 1 week, and thinning area grew back completely within 3-5 months. Kept taking it for 2 years now. Every other doctor i've listened to says that if I stop taking it, I will lose all my progress and that my end result will be the same as what it would have been if I never had taken finasteride in the first place. I'm confused now as you're the first doctor ive seen that says to go on a break and test for dormancy. Could you please clarify for me?
The period of stoppage is 2-3 weeks. This period has been tried out by several patients to be safe without loss of gains due to oral Finasteride. However in some patients we have problems in the 3rd week. The amount of break 2-3 weeks has to be determined by trial and error. But it is of utmost importance that you do not continue Finasteride without breaks for 2 reasons- side effects & tolerance!
@@hairtransplantinindia hi doc, when you say TOLERANCE, what do you mean? I was on a stretch of 1mg Fin every other day for about 5-6months when i started getting itching all over my body. I was also on oral Min (2,5mg daily) for the same amount of time, and on creatine for about 2months. I stopped all the products and the symptoms subsided in days.
Is this what you mean with tolerance? Or is it side-effects in general?
I think it was the creatine, because when I restarted Fin/Min the symptoms didn’t return, but i’m not sure.
Also the regimen didn’t stay successful during this period, since hairloss restarted during it. After 2 weeks off, I restarted on 1mg Fin daily and 5mg oral min daily. After 3 months it was succesful and i took a 2 week break.
Based on your 35 to 55 window of the balding gene stopping , I'm 34 going on 35 . shall i not take finasturide ? Not get good results ? Thanks .
You will need to see if your hair loss is stable. Go off Finasteride for some time as discussed in this video. Take the Test.
@@hairtransplantinindia you are the best Sir!! You have no idea how amazing it is to get even the smallest bit of info from you . Thanks for replying to us as always!!
Hi doc, have used fin for 9 months mostly on alternate days. And stopped on Oct 2023. Im currently 26 yrs old. I think my hair fall is reduced and hair looks more dark without fin. It's been 3 months since i touched fin. Is it that my balding gene has gone dormant? No one ever noticed that i have any hair issue previously expect me.. ur thoughts on this??
At 26 saying that the gene has gone into dormancy is like betting.
@@hairtransplantinindia but don't know why there is drastic difference of hair shed after quitting fin. I mean I'm not at all having any noticeable shedding as of now from past 3 months that's what puzzling me... Doc
Doctor, I am on 1.25mg of finasteride daily as well as minoxidil once daily. I had to stop for several weeks due to various reasons. My hair loss was stable while I was on finasteride, but now my hair loss has increased drastically. I am losing many small hairs and mature hairs even though I have restarted finasteride. Im on the same brand as before. Is it no longer effective for me? Is it possible I can re stabilize my hair loss again with the same brand of finasteride? In the two weeks off I've lost all ground that I've gained since February this year. Thank you doctor for your advise.
2 weeks is not the time period when the gains achieved can be lost. You can continue 1 mg a day oral Finasteride and once a week Dutasteride 0.5 mg in plcae of that day's Finasteirde dosage.
@@hairtransplantinindia understand Doctor, should I keep with the same brand of finasteride because it no longer seems effective like before? Thank you
My hairloss started at 21 now i'm 28; at what age baldness genes will switch off/slowed down?
Likely around 35-40. But it may not. Is very variable.
Hello Sir, I got side effects after continuous usage of finasteride for 2 years. I took a break for 3 weeks and felt great however once I started .5 every other day my symptoms returned. What should I do. My hair growth has been great and don’t want to stop fin.
What was your total testosterone and estradiol level before starting Finasteride.
@@hairtransplantinindia didnt check it before, however when i had stopped for a period of three weeks: my total t was 452 ng/dl, free t: 5O ng/dl and estradiol was 27 pg/ml. Please advise. Thank you! I’m 33 years old.
That's normal. You can reduce the dosage after consulting your treating doctor.
My father has 7grade of baldness and also have high density of hair on his chest and hands with beard .. now my maternal uncle doesn't have hair on his chest and hands as well and he doesn't have any degree of baldness..Now my Question if I don't have hair on my chest and hands then can I think I have the same gene of my uncle instead of my father side ?
It is very likely.
Doctors when i taken finasteride i see improvement in my hair but my leg is swelling ... should i stop or should i continue...
Not likely. Get yourself checked from your GP
Hello doctor. I just start taking finasteride 1mg from today and plan to take 3× a week. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Is it okay?
Yes if it works. After 3 months you will know whether you need to scale up or this dosage is OK
@@hairtransplantinindia okay doctor. I will update update after three months
doctor,i have a problem of hair thinning ,no hair lose .if i start fenastride and stop after 4,5 month then my hair lose will start or not ,bcz i have no any issue of hair lose,plz doc share your thoughts
Initially there will be shedding if you have androgenic alopecia. Shedding finishes by 4-6 weeks and then results start to kick in by 6 months mark.
@@hairtransplantinindia Thank you doctor
Hi doctor, today I went to a dermatologist (he is an associate professor), and asked him for a finasteride prescribtion but he refused saying it will lower my androgens and will make me more feminine and also may be a problem if I plan to get married. Was he any right about it?
The last thing an associate prof indulges in is hair loss treatment. Institutional professors in this field treat skin disorders and sexually transmitted diseases routinely and with elan.
@@hairtransplantinindia he suggested stem cell therapy, should I go for it?
@@satanindisguise2565 Yes, please follow your doctor's advice.
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Hello Sir, I was facing hairfall due to some side-effects of suppliments. But after using this medicine for almost 1 year, I got my 90% hair back. As my hairfall was not genetic, however the result will be temporary or permanent?
The very fact you grew hair back means you have anrogenetic alopecia. To confirm, you can stop medications for 60 days. The effect lasts as long as you keep taking the medications.
Sure sir, I lost my hairs due to creatine. Have you seen any case where person lost his hairs due to use of creatine, but got the hairs back after treatment permanently?
@@abhijeetkatya1377 No hair that are lost can be regained by any treatment. Treatments only thicken thinning hairs and that too as long as you are taking the treatment.
In my case it is not genetic or inherited. Because not a single person in my family or ancestors have any kind of baldness. That's why I am curious to know.
@@abhijeetkatya1377 Ealier the gene manifested itself later in life unlike today when we are living a fast life and eating unhealthy. gene has always been there in your family.
Doctor i done ht 1 year ago..when my scalp is wet during bath... After that... My scalp looks very white.. Layer.. Wat is that.. Docotr
You are not keeping the scalp clean.
Hello sir. I'm a follower of your channel. Thank you very much for your informative vdo. I had transplant about 7 months ago. My results is very good. I'm taking finasteride and multivitamin ( contains biotin) anf applying minoxidil for 6 months. I had Controlled my hair but from when i started intermittent fasting and weight training I'm noticing lots of hair fall even though I'm taking all the medecine and minoxidil. I talked with doctor but she has said i can't control to fall my existing hair as i Have alopecia in my family. Please sir tell me what i should do. I saw a vdo on RUclips that Rosmary can stoped hairfall and grow new hair.plz help me sir. I have also plan to have my next transplant at your clinic.
Do not do excessive weight training. Watch: ruclips.net/video/DeCJ1f5TRcM/видео.html Also low dose oral Finasteride will help. Watch: ruclips.net/video/cPWmhkYEiUw/видео.html
Can we connect on WhatsApp? If you don't have any problem. I'm in dire need of your advice. Thanks in advance.
Sure. Give me your number then
Sir i already have been taking oral finasteride for 6 months 1 mg everyday. I was good but when i started intermittent fasting and weight training and lose weight my hairs are falling so crazy. Please tell me i should stop fasting and exercises. Please
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Thank you so much doctor..you are legend ..
You are welcome
Sir I am finstride since 5 months but no use.. Plz reply
What dosage and what is the level of baldness?
@@hairtransplantinindia 1 mg par day and 0 level baldness.. Plz help
@@hairtransplantinindia hair fall continue
Hello Doctor , I've been taking 0.5 Alternate days finasteride as advised by you ( through online consultation) since march. I got covid in april and after 2 months recovery i started losing excessive hair from all over the scalp. I started taking 1mg on alternate days from july and in August i started full dose of 1mg per day. Is 1mg too much? I'm loosing less hair from top of scalp and more from back area. I think shedding has slowed down somewhat (like less tha 100 hair per day). Should i continue this doseage? I'm also apply minoxidil 5% at night as advised by you. I'm 28 and NW2.5-NW 3.
I had somewhat severe covid. Oxygen was below 90 all the time.
Also i dont have any side effects at 1mg per day.
Pleaes continue 1 mg per day for 3 months after you started this dose, and then we can discuss further.
@@hairtransplantinindia hello doctor hope everything is great, as per advised by you I'm taking 1mg every day and applying MOR F minoxidil at night, my scalp is now itching more i dont know if its the minoxidil or finasteride. My hairfall is somewhat normal. Somedays i shed more somedays very less.
Can i take oral minoxidil to reduce some itching?
@@Offsetwala You will need to see a doctor since Oral Minoxidil is a prescription drug and can have serious side effects if you have an underlying heart problem.
@@hairtransplantinindia hello sir, can i consult you regarding oral minoxidil? I had previously consulted you regarding finasteride over video call.
Doctor ive just started finastride my libido is shooting ive jacked of like 5 times today and my testicles have a strange feeling is it from over masterbating please answer and some dull ache
This is a good thing since testosterone increases by 20% after starting Finasteride.
My baldness started when i am in 10th standard and at 22 i hv 6 grade ,,,, now its all stable ,,,
@@hairtransplantinindia sir i am man
So you need not worry. At 25 we can discuss further.
I am 23 year old I am in Norwood- 1 I am taking dutasteride 0.5 mg one everyday from last one year I see my skin colour get little dark is it side effect something else I was little fair before now I notice my skin get little darker ? What should I do ?
This is not somethng I have seen or heard of. But why are you not on Finasteride?
I asked you year ago I am on finastride but I have hairfall u suggested me to switch to Dutas do I switch back to finastride @@hairtransplantinindia
@@yugjodha No you got it wrong, take Dutasteride only once a week not every day. Dutasteride every day for those who are young is the very last resort.
@@hairtransplantinindia but I m already taking for a year 0 side effect do I need to stop it ? Switch to once a week ?
Is finasteride alone enough to stop stage 1 of hairloss?
@monsoon_lover start intaking finasteride
Grade 1 is natural progression. Finasteride cannot stop it.
Hy sir iam on day 17 on my hair transplant journey. Yesterday my friends were taking hookah and I realised that the smoke were touching my head . Have I damaged my grafts ?
Nicotine touching the grafts is not deleterious. However prolonged passive smoking is. Stay away till 6 months are over.
@@hairtransplantinindia sir I am so happy with my hair transplant I quitted smoking for life time and started using skin care product for rest of my life I truly respect dermatologist with my heart thankyou for changing the lives of people love you sir
@@rishabhchak Thank you for your words of appreciation.
Hello sir
I had a grade seven baldness and my donor area is also limited then I went for hair transplant doc. Said two sessions are required to cover your bald area my 1st session has completed second is remaining but I'm not taking finestride so sir should I take it or not because I'm not getting the exact answer what I expecting.
I do not think that if your hair loss is not stable yet, you should go for a hair transplant without the cover of Oral Finasteride. Doctors fear prescribing it so they do not lose a client.
My hair loss is due to stress my hair become thin but no hair loss what I do
The basic reason is likely genetic. Show a doctor
Hello sir, are there any tests to check one's dht sensitivity ?
No, there is none.
Hellow sir
Kya me finasteride ke saath omega 3 le sakta hoon.?
बिलकुल दोनों साथ-साथ ले सकते हो आप।
Super interesting video and analysis. Thank you very much doctor.
Thank you for watching and for the encouragement.
Hi Doctor,
No one from my father side or mother side had baldness
I'm battling with this hair fall since 2016
At first I lost almost 50% of hair on my head then I was just 17
I consulted a dermatologist
He prescribed me minoxidil
I got my hair back within 8 months later I stopped using it and again my hair had fall off since then I'm using minoxidil.
since then I'm battling with hairfall
After seeing your video
I went to dermatologist and discussed about finasteride and started using it in March 2021
But after 3 months of use I experienced side-effects
Now I'm using topical minoxidil but I'm experiencing severe hairfall almost I lost 60% of my hair
Will topical finasteride work?
What should I do?
Please suggest me
What was your total testosterone level when you started on oral Finasteride? If it was normal, please follow this advice- ruclips.net/video/cPWmhkYEiUw/видео.html
Topical Finasteride does not work yet.
I didn't get TRT test when I started finasteride. I 5'6, 64kg
I'm lean and muscular before starting finasteride.
Can I take the test now?
Thank you for spending your valuable time with us and spreading knowledge.
@@badasudheerkumar2905 Stop Finasteride for 60 days and then take the test.