Finasteride killed my Beard | The effect of DHT on body hair fully explained
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- I have personal experience with Finasteride and beard growth.
During the first lockdown more than a year ago, I stopped using Finasteride and started to grow my beard. Well I have kept a grown beard before I was initiated on Finasteride, but I never noticed such a lush beard than during the lockdown when I stopped using Finasteride. My hairfall increased but the beard grew out thick, lush and very nicely due to the effect of DHT once Finastreide was stopped.
In my practice I have noticed that the beard responds differently to Finasteride. But the majority cannot tell the difference. Perhaps the vast majority like to have the clean shaven look. If one shaves facial hair, one may not be able to know the difference though and hence not much clinical experience exists linking Finasteride with beard growth.
Therefore, most reports of stunted beard growth after starting Finasteride are thought to be anecdotal.
But since I practice in the Punjab where most people like sporting a beard, I have over the years gathered some interesting data since most of my patients also take Finasteride.
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I agree to this doctor. If you remember you advised me to start finasteride back in Oct'20. Ever since then I do see a slower growth compared to pre finasteride stage. What I used to grow in 15 days, probably takes 30 days now . And also since I started finasteride at such a early age(22) , I do think I still have room for much more beard growth which is why I have started Applying minoxidil on the beard area and it's been 1.5 months(started the minoxidil after the Hair Transplant) and I can see vellus hairs growing.Of course I donot plan to stop Finasteride ever , for me a head full of hair is more imp. But I have 2 questions-
1) Have you heard of the minox beard spot?(it's a facebook group created way back for people who wish to grow beard by applying minoxidil on the beard area) and do you think it actually works?
2)There are a lot of beard products/balm/cream etc that have DHT inhibitors to support beard growth. Do you think these products really work and is it counter intuitive to use the topical beard products which have the dht inhibitors?
Minoxidil will not grow new hairs ever. Products that use DHT blockers for beard are too many but this is misinformation since beard thrives in high DHT environments.
I never heard of this group but beard has a role in beard hair growth to give thickness. It will not grow new hairs. Many bear lotions balms contain a DHT blocker since its a fad and companies for monetary gain play up on your fears through misinformation. The truth is beards thrive in high DHT environments.
Right doctor.Minoxidil will not grow new hairs but what I meant was since minoxidil is a vasodilator do you think the beard hairs get more support because of it and grow faster/better because of the use of minoxidil in the beard area? It might be complete placebo but ever since I started the minoxidil for the beard , I have seen a couple of few tiny vellus hairs growing in an area which was almost a 'No man's land'😂😂 .
Also regarding the beard balm/cream. I guess I put it in the wrong way. There a lot of product in the market today that claim they have DHT component in it which will grow your beard hair thicker and faster. Do you think such DHT component can actually be put on a beard cream and will it work?
@@gameranonymous35 Minoxidil is no placebo. Yes it has a salubrious effect on beard growth within limitations. I only heard of beard growth products having anti-DHT properties. I do not think DHT can be placed inside of beard products.
Not a jot of difference for me. If anything it's faster but maybe i am imagining that?
I've been on Finasteride, I've noticed my beard takes longer to grow and I'm glad because it use to grow way too fast, I'd prefer full scalp hair than a big beard
Thanks for sharing!
agreed, and it happened to me as well, say the first 4 months. after that the beard growth got normal again.
Yeah as a kid I was pretty happy with hair on my head and no hair on my face.
But the beard does grow?
@Hamza a a little bit yeah, thinner, and slower
“To complement the monster of a bike that you just bought” 😂😂 …Just my personal experience and that of my two brothers, but we all wear beards of some length and oral finasteride has had no visual effect on our beards. Much appreciation for sharing this info. I’ve never heard of it.
Thanks for your precious input as always, David.
Legend
Ohhh are you sure that your beard didn't have any negative impact inspite of having finistride???
@@thamimahmed6108 Not any that I've been able to visually notice.
@@DavidDiMuzio thanks for your reply man ....
Great topic. One thing came that came to mind while watching this Dr Bhatti was an evolutionary model on the discrepancy between beard and hair growth and DHT. I could imagine that in terms of adaptation the survival of the fittest thousands of years ago that certain biological traits in men would be more desirable in terms of survival. Facial hair for the protection of the face in fighting, etc. Body hair remnants from other homo species of the past for body warmth, etc. Also a receding hairline would also be of admiral benefit in terms of being perceived and valued as an elder or higher member of a social homo sapien social class group. Interestingly, a study was carried out only a couple of years ago and bald men were viewed by women with having associated traits such as being leaders and other positive attributes that match an evolutionary model. We cannot escape our genetics but we certainly can learn from our evolutionary past. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for your learned comments as always.
🤣nope...its just deficiency.
If finasteride does not block type 1 5AR then how does it affect the beard?
Started dutasteride 14 months ago. Previously I had a thick beard, no gaps anywhere like most men. Now I have areas everywhere, small without beard growth.
Very common experience in my practice. Not that it makes a difference if you're open to shaving though.
@@hairtransplantinindia can you take oral minoxidil to combat this specific issue?
@@HusseinAbdirahman Yes if your doctor clears you for the drug after evaluating your cardiovascuar system.
@@hairtransplantinindia if I stopped the dutasteride, can alfa enzymes work normally or the effect will be permanently?
@@a.ismail3163 If it was started during the growing years, it may be permanent. Usually not if it was started after 21 years of age.
Thanks Doc - I really appreciate the time and effort you put into these videos - your scientific knowledge and anecdotal insights provide comforting clarity and importantly, emotional mooring - Grateful !
Thanks for watching and for the heart warming comment!
Highly knowledgeable person
Thanks to you sir you always goes a lot deeper into these concept and I can relate with the info you provided.
Thanks for your kind comment
I think it only slowed down a bit the growth of beard for me. I had the same patches as before to be honest.
I have been applying minoxidil on my beard for over a year. After about 3 months, I grew a full beard from a patchy one. About 11 months into using the minox on my beard I started finasteride because I noticed my temples were slightly thinner (start of MPB I believe) and it has been over 2 months since I started the finasteride. My beard HAS thinned slightly and does also grow slower. Before my beard would grow very quickly and very full in the cheek area. Now I have areas on my beard which are thinner and when I go in bright lighting (gym lighting in specific) you can definitely tell the difference. Just my experience. I would still rather have great head hair and a slighty thinner beard then a great full beard and thinning head hair. A trade off I guess. I’m still
Using the minox on my beard twice a day like I was before the finasteride by the way and have not stopped at all.
Thanks for sharing. The reduction in beard growth is never alarming. But the benefit to thinning hair is astounding!
Ey mate did you improve your beard with the minox threatment even using finasteride since your last comment?
Bro did your beard grow while you on finasteride again
Great info. I also want both beard and hair. But, if I had to choose, I would choose my hair. See you Dr.Bhatti in your next video.👍🙂
Thanks for watching. And will be right back with the next video on Thursday.
My beard was destroyed on finasteride. It became patchy and less dense. I am now off finasteride 1 month and my beard has returned back to its original fullness.
What's your age? And what dose of fin did you take?
This is good to hear. I took fin for just 20 days and noticed my chest and beard hair to be much much thinner and my beard appears thin and patchy. I’ve been off only 8 days so I’m hoping it comes back to its fullness. 26 btw.
20 days!
@@hairtransplantinindia yes took 1mg a day for 20 days. Will my beard fill back in once DHT levels get back to baseline?
Thinning in 2 days not due to Finasteride
This is a real challenge for me because I have head, body and heard hair transplanted. I do think Finasteride reduces beard hair growth for me now that you mention it.
Your experience is valuable since you are a keen and scientific observer. Thanks.
Study shows that dht affects the linear growth of a beard and testosterone affects the density thats why some people will grow a beard on finesteride
I had some body hair growth on my upper back and that went away from taking finastride and dutastride.
Thank you for sharing this experience with the community.
I used minoxidil for 4 month for my beard .
I feel chest tightness, heaviness,
Chest discomfort .
You will need medical evaluation of cardiovascular condition.
@max how are u now.i feel same after using minoxidil..thats why i am using it in gapes.i mean one month use then again rest then again after some days use for one month.plz reply did u found cure for chest pain?
@max-cb9dv waiting for your response, that would be very helpful
@@tahamuqtader353 Now also sometimes I feel chest heaviness.
i do noticed reduction of facial hairs and fall of beard hairs. but after stopping the drug, it reversed again.
Such a great input Dr Bhatti .
However Credit Goes to Dr. Akanxa for bringing those all scientific informations to your channel.
Just guessing.
Yes, you are right
I started finestride, but i qm afraid about my beard and hand hair , i don't want my cool beard, i have very decent hair on my head , my friend make fun of me without beard
Maine 2 mahine tak finasteride 1 mg daily use kiya aur inn 2 mahino main meri beard main red and golden colour ke hair aane lag gye. Beard main 25% hairs ka colour change hua hai abhi? Kya finasteride beard colour bhi change kar sakta hai. (Age 24)?
Finasteride ऐसा कुछ नहीं करती
Thank you doctor for making this video
Thanks for watching
Hi sir, i've been on finasteride for 1.5 years and added dutasteride since the last 2 months, alternating between the two as advised by my dermatologist, since the last couple months. Since I already have a decently grown beard, my concern is whether dutasteride might affect the thickness and texture of my beard, considering you mentioned that DHT only influences linear beard growth, and not density, and that you can't blame your patchy beard on DHT. So, would being on dutasteride reduce my beard's thickness? Or would it only affect the linear growth of the beard? Thank you sir.
The effect is the same as with Finasteride.
This is so weird, I seem to be having the opposite effects. I’ve started oral finasteride about a month ish ago now and though my hair is getting thinning and thinner, I’m hoping it’s just the way it should be until finasteride starts showing effects at around the 3 months mark. That being said, my facial hair would never grow much before but since starting finasteride, my beard is a lot thicker and grows way faster and I’ve seen that my facial features have also changed. I don’t have my sharp jawline and cheekbones anymore, my face has become rounder and I’m not sure if I’m liking it 😭
Thanks for sharing this unusual happenstance.
Interesting. My natural T is very high (950 ng/dl). My DHT was also tested on the high end (75 ng/dl). I lack facial hair but my jawline is extremely sharp and cheeks are sunken in. I've noticed men with good beards have a thicker dermal layer and their face tends to have more fat (not sunken in). A bony face could be a hindrance for beard growth/maturation.
How is it going
@@raphaelfernandes5195 honestly my facial and body hair is still the same, it’s thicker somehow. My hair growth.. idk, it’s taking a long time 😕
@@ashgemini867 do u use dut or fin???
Doc you should have talked about young patients who have not reached their beard potential or have vellus/transitional beard hair. How does finasteride affect them according to your experience.
The very reason I do not prescribe it before 21.
@@hairtransplantinindia thanks, doc. I also had one question - there are conflicting reports on the role of DHT and Test in male muscoskeletol development, but an experienced doc would know the best. In your practice have you seen young people hopping on fin have difficulty gaining muscle mass later on? Especially if they start young? Or is Test enough
@@TejasShastri-lh2mq No problem after 21.
Thank you for the information.
May God bless you too.
My grandfather had and father has very thick and fat black hair even in their late sixties. But my hair have become thin and are falling since 8 years (now I'm 25), my hairline has also receded a lot (
Scalp shaving does not help- you only do not see hair fall and that is a false reassurance! If hair loss is a lot and balding is evident you need to get a consultation. Please get total testosterone level checked at around 8 AM in the morning.
@@hairtransplantinindia
Many thanks Doctor
can I use topical dht on my beard while I taken finstride.
Where is this available?
andrectim gel
I use finasteride and minoxidil 10% my beard grows slowly buy very strong strands, and it's much thicker, my mustache has become much thicker and way more coverage until it's covering my lips, it's also given more coverage under my chin which has a patch in the under the chin upper throat in middle. Not only does is my beard thicker and more coverage now but my hairline has gained an insane amount of hair, and also my nose hair is growing like crazy.
Thank you for your contribution here. Yes some people respond miraculously to Minoxidil.
@@hairtransplantinindia last time as you can see in my pfp my sides lacked coverage but now I look like Tarzan, like a real ape, and my body hair also became thicker 😂
@@Shsishsgsk happy for you.
Hello doctor, I am taking Minoxidil 5% and Finasteride 0.1% tropical solution for beard growth,. Do you think it is good? Will it help in beard growth or will it have adverse effects on my beard? Should I stop using it? Please reply doctor
Finasteride is not good for the developing beard. After 21 it does not matter much if you are on oral Finastreide. Topical Finasteride neither has an effect nor a side effect.
@@hairtransplantinindia Doctor, I am 20 years old. I have never used anything like oral finasteride. I have beard only around the neck areas and my moustache is not connected to my beard. The only thing that I'm applying to my face is a Topical solution that contains 5% Minoxidil and 0.1% Finasteride. So I was thinking to purchase a Topical solution that contains only 5% Minoxidil as you said finasteride is bad for beard. So Should I shift to a solution that contains only Minoxidil 5%? Or using 5% Minoxidil and 0.1% Finasteride would be okay? If I have to shift please suggest me a brand or a link to any product. Please reply doctor, I'm struggling to grow a full beard. (And doctor apart from this I have heard that tretinoin cream increases minoxidil absorption, so recently I've started using that also)
@@RaviKumar-ly5tf Please just use Minoxidil. Whether you can add tretinoin or not, your doctor treating you will tell depeding upon skin condition. It is a prescription medication. Remember, tretinoin will irritate your skin when you first start using it. Exposure to sunlight is likely to darken your skin. Hence to be used under supervision.
Sir plz do make an elaborate video on topical finasteride for baldness.
Sure, and thanks for the suggestion.
Dr.Bhatti, I just got .5 and a 1.5 derma roller. Which one should I use? I think you did a video on that. Thank you🙂
1.0 or 1.2
Hello doctor, i came to know that testosterone is responsible in increasing the beard density and dht increases the linear hair growth only! Is it so doctor?
I just had my first pill of finasteride, I am 34. I have good beard which many people are jealous of. Its so a part of my lifestyle for more than 5 years that I can't imagine my life without beard. But and this is important as well, my hair line has receded and the front mid part has lost its density as well. What are my options here, do we have any medicine which doesn't stop the T -> DHT conversion but make the follicles more resistant to DHT?
It does not affect the beard as much as you suspect. No, there is no such medicine.
Update ? How is your hair sir
Doctor,
What do you think about taking a lower dose of finasteride to try getting some scalp benefit while also trying to reduce a negative influence in beard growth? I takr finasteride 1 mg three times per week instead of daily to try getting scalp benefit while minimizing side effects. Thanks!
Please search my video on "microdosing finasteride"
You mention that the isoenzyme AR-1 is responsible for beard growth, so the effect won't/shouldn't be much on beard growth and also that patchiness can't be attributed to finasteride. But many comments and your replies to them and also your comment in the end of the video about some CZcamsrs suggest otherwise. I'm confused
Please reply doc
@@suyashjain09 can't find an answer bro, very little research is done on this, even anecdotes are contradicting.
But still I am thinking of reducing fin dosage to 0.5 mg every other day or using topical finasteride instead. Very confused what to do.
Most likely have to decide how much protection you want between head hair loss and beard hair growth.
I take finastride and make the hair of my beard thinner if i'm taking fin and apply derma roller and castor oil will solve this problem?
So you would recommed trying to grow full beard out first then once it’s where you like it then start finesteride ? I’m on trt and have full head of hair just noticed a little thinning my barber says I’m fine but I can notice it so was going to get a head start just in case .. also I have the 1 mg pills when I did start I was going to chop in half or quarters , lastly have you noticed personally or clinically with any of your patients and sexual dsfunction seems rare but always like more views . Thanks for your time doc have a great day. Much love❤
Never start Finasteride before the beard growth is complete at around 21 years.
Thank you doctor for such informative video, also curious that why Sikh guys are taking finasteride if they don’t show their hair in public. Is it just for maintaining self image?
not being judgemental
Sikh patients do not wear a turban at home in off hours. Also hair is an inalienabe part of one's self-image.
@@hairtransplantinindia Doctor, I have two questions Is taking a quarter of a milligram finasteride daily as a start effective? Does finasteride lose its effectiveness in the future, or does it continue as long as I take it?
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@@hasanalmaiuf2897 For microdosing: czcams.com/video/GwbYW3D6OJI/video.html
For efficacy: czcams.com/video/xmj7uEWAvDc/video.html
HI,will finestride effect body hair laser removal treatment?
It will not. Laser ablation targets the pigment whether hair is in anagen phase or telogen.
@@hairtransplantinindia thanks a lot
Dear doctor, as always you have given out useful exclusive information. I have a question. U said WHEY PROTEIN is a big no for androgenic alopecia, what about CREATINE? There is only a single study done in 2009 which shows that creatine increases the conversion from T to DHT. Now my question is can someone on FINASTERIDE 1mg daily take a small dose of daily CREATINE 2.5mg without harming his hair recovery? Since FINASTERIDE is going to do its job of blocking DHT anyways ? Kindly shed some light.
Creatine in my experience is bad for hair when you are genetically susceptible to androgenetic alopecia. I have heard good things about pea protein from a friend with personal experience with this. But it tastes horrible. Finasteride does not block more than 73% DHT.
@@hairtransplantinindia I have tried switching to pea protein last month, but my IBS symptoms flared up on it. I guess the safest bet would be egg white protein powder. Which also smells horrible let me tell u 😀. Once again thanks a lot doc! Wish u have a great day.
My beard which i have had for decades has not suffered from taking Finasteride, however my total body hair including armpit hair has gone kaput. Just goolies hair remains.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
@@hairtransplantinindia My pleasure and keep up the good work 🙂
Doctor, if placing minoxidil on the beard while on finasteride 1.25mg daily has no effect. (After months of trial) Would it be recommended to go every other day on finasteride 1.25mg to thicken up beard hair? Thank you
Yes you can try and match the best combination that suits you. If beard is as important as the hair you are set to lose.
Interesting video and observations. I’m curious as to how whey protein negatively impacts scalp hair though. Follow up video on this would be great!
Please watch this video on whey:
czcams.com/video/D18uiIkWHMM/video.html
Dr i am suffering from seporribc dermatitis but when i stopped using minoxidil my scalp become much better and i get rid from most of disaster dandruff.. Can i use finastride only for hair growth?? I still have good hair but not thick like before?? Any recommendations please
Hey Doc. I want to go for a fue hairline lowering transplant. I naturally have fine hair but i have alot of density. I do not have any signs of hairloss just my hairline is naturally high. Was wondering if I still need to take medication after my transplant.? Please let me know
Thanks alot for this
Doc, I’m now on 5 months post HT. I read that the frontal hair line grows pretty much faster than the top scalp and top scalp takes time to pop up and grow. My question is, I still have baby hairs coming on the top scalp…would using a dermaroller cause any issues on the top scalp ? I fear the dermaroller might destroy or harm the baby hairs. Please let me know your thoughts.
Dermaroller pins of size 1.0 and 1.2 mm do not penetrate till the roots. They are safe after 6 weeks.
I will use now minoxidil for beard and finasteride for hair. Will the finasteride not allow to Grow new beard follicles?
It has minimal effect on beard growth. Do not worry.
@younfreshg what happened with your threatment using both??
I started finasteride 1.5 years ago. It has only but improved since then. Small improvement, but certainly hasn't gotten worse.
What looks small to you is misleading. Had you not taken it, matters could have been much worse. The only way to find out the improvement is to stop taking it for 60 days (but I would not suggest it since I do not want you to lose the gains achieved!).
How are you doing now on fin any sides?
I can fully attest to this side effect. Prior to starting finasteride, I was 41 years old and had a thick beard. I am now two years into my finasteride journey, and my once thick beard is a shadow of it's former self. It has become thin and wispy. I suppose I always took for granted that I had a thick beard, ever since I was in my late 16 or 17 years old. Many of my friends and even family members were jealous of it, but that unfortunately is no longer the case. Additionally, my body hair has also been significantly reduced. What can I do (if anything) to reverse this unwanted side-effect while taking finasteride?
Body hairs thrive in high DHT environments. I guess you need to balance out with your desire for scalp and beard hair. You could strategise Finasteride use as is detailed in my YT video titled '5 strategies while using Finasteride.'
@@hairtransplantinindia Thank you kindly for your reply.
My eyebrowns are thinning
@@hairtransplantinindia I’m using finasteride since October 2020, and my eyebrowns are thinning why?
@@raphaelfernandes5195 Facial hair can thin with Finasteride. If it is a huge concern, please stop Finasteride.
Hi I have been using topical fin and afraid that my beared growth will stop. I am 25. Do you think using topical finasteride can cause my beared growth stop ??????. Please help me with reply
Topical Finasteride does not have either effect or side effect. It is presently a placebo.
I am 20 years old, no beard n no hairs on chest, it will never be
as I am. taking fin
But I don't care
For me
Hairs>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Beard
Thanks for sharing. Life is all about adjustments and prioritising!
Sorry to hear that bro i too have same condition not fully development beard but jumped in to finasteride at 20 😐 did you got growth in beard in finasteride days
@@hardluck112 yes but not dense
@@ab360 sounds good 😊 not worry about beard and how is your hair condition now, how much mg do you use
@@hardluck112 1mg
Hair is too good, just like a normal person who doesn't have alopecia
It really work, just take it and and don't think of hair, everything will be fine
Trust me
Sir do topical finasterade serums and gel i know that its not effective as oral. Iam just asking if a person going through his 18 - 22 age he won't be able to use finasterade orally at that time if he take tropical finasterade gel will that affect his future beared development same as oral fin
The first thing that I thought of was a beard growth product I saw in pill form and one of the main ingredients was saw palmetto (a DHT blocker). I don't know if it worked since I didn't use it but I alway associated things that help the beard help the scalp and vice versa.
Also separately not sure if I understood you, did you say that certain aerobic exercises can contribute to hair loss?
Anaerobic exercises *
DHT blocker decreases linear growth of beard hair.
@@hairtransplantinindia what about aerobic exercises you were saying that hurts hair growth?
@@kelseymj1975 Aerobic exercises are fine. Power lifting and other exercises that keep you out of breath for a stretch of 30 mins or more are detrimental.
@@hairtransplantinindia what about 1000 meter swimming? Hiking/jogging on a hot day? Those sorts of things.
@@kelseymj1975 Aerobic exercise differs from anaerobic exercise. Anaerobic exercises, such as weightlifting or sprinting, involve quick bursts of energy. They’re performed at maximum effort for a short time. This is unlike aerobic exercises. You perform aerobic exercises for a sustained period. Swimming is a low impact exercise unless it involves quick bursts of energy. I would say if you are doing it often and your body does not enter the anaerobic phase for a sustained period of time for you it is aerobic. In contrast a person who does it once in a while- for him it would be anaerobic.
Doctor I'm taking .2 mg of finasteride alternate days and still my beard hairs falling out it seems to have decreased density in the beard. What should I do? Please help
Does this cause you a problem? If yes, which is a bigger problem, hair thinning or beard thinning. This will help you to decide which basket to put your eggs in!
@@hairtransplantinindia that's what i thought, thank you
hello doctor,
i cannot find any information online regarding my situation i thought i would ask you:
i started finasteride at 17 and was on it for two years. then i switched to dutasteride for a year when i was 19. im
now fully off both (i just turned 21). i noticed my beard has not filled in much from when i was 17 . every male in my family sports a full beard my genetics are not in question. Do you think i ruined my chance at getting a full beard ? i’m very paranoid that taking these medications at such a young age prevented my beard from developing the way it should have if i was all natural . i have hair everywhere except my cheeks its remained very patchy throughout the years. what do you think ? i’ve been off all medication for 6 months now and no increase
Thanks for sharing your concerns here. Yes DHT is required for a fuller beard and DHT makes it happen in the developmental years. Beard growth is complete at 21.
will the dht that’s re-entering my system trigger the anagen phase now? or like you said is it too late
@@christianachkar4517 It is late now.
@@christianachkar4517 Did you try minoxidil for the beard?
After 15 days of ht, does smoking still affect the ht result and does finestride affect muscle growth when someone starts working out like weight lifting?
Thank you so much..very helpful
So for how long I should not start doing anaerobic exercise? And whey is nt gud for hairs?
Hk vital dht blocker also stop beard growth?
Hlo doctor my age is 20,can i get finasterid only for purpose of slowing down beard growth and decreasing density??
No doctor will prescribe the drug for this indication since it is not approved for this purpose.
Doctor, does bringing down the dosage of finasteride helps in controlling beard fall? for eg, 3mg or 2mg per week .
Provided it does not increase the scalp hair fall. You have to use the lowest does best suited for you through these 5 strategies- czcams.com/video/cPWmhkYEiUw/video.html
I’m using finasteride since October 2020, and my eyebrowns are thinning why?
Because facial hairs an slow down in growth and thin with the drug. It could be some other reason as well.
@@hairtransplantinindia so I’m gonna lose my eyebrowns? Because it is thinning and falling sice I started finasteride
I’ve been taking oral Finasteride for about two years now. I was 21 when I started. Both sides of my family have great beards. I was beginning to grow a nice beard before I started Finasteride, soon after I started my beard development halted. I was curious what your opinion was on whether or not switching over to topical Finasteride would still keep up my hair loss gains while also helping me get my beard going.
You started Finasteride quite early during your development stge.
Hi Doctor. So I’m generally a late bloomer. My dad didn’t grow much facial hair until his 30s. But I’ve been taking Dutasteride for 2 years now and I recently started wondering if that’s what’s preventing my facial hair from coming in or if that’s just more likely genetics and it’ll come with time. I’m too scared to stop it because it works so well to keep and regrow my hair. Would taking a topical dutasteride potentially help giving my body the DHT it needs whilst also not losing hair on my head??
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How did it work out? Were you able to grow a beard?
Does finasteride also blocks to get out new beard follicles?
Only effects length and speed of growth.
Has anyone on this post ever put the combination of minoxidil and Finasteride on the face? There are topical solutions with both mixed in for purposes of supporting hair growth on the scalp, but I’m curious if anyone has also used on their face and what were the results?
yes, i have
@@floatingcolors5964can you explain briefly, so that it would help for many people
Is DHT responsible for muscle gain? As far as I have read testosterone is primarily responsible for muscle gain or maintenance... DHT doesn't play any vital role in adults after puberty except increasing the size of prostate and screwing the hairs? Pls explain ur thoughts on effects of finsteride dutasteride on muscle growth ? n also suggest any medical evidences or studies If u know...
yes please answer
Yes, please answer...DHT doesn't have any major role in adults, maybe except for enhanced body hair growth elongation time
No, it doesn't play a role in muscle growth. It wont rob your gains at the gym either on gear or off.
I have noticed no strength loss at all on Fintasteride.
DHT promotes muscle hardness because it antagonizes estrogen and reduces water retention. I have high T AND DHT. My body is shredded without much work.
So, we believe oral Finasteride stunts the time to grow but not the potential for patchiness? I haven't sported a beard in 4 years ago (because of military service), but when I did, it was much fuller and less patchy than it is now (after 8 months of 1mg oral Finasteride daily). I suppose it may be taking longer to reach equivalent growth and thus presenting patchier in its current state, but I'm not certain that's the case.
This effect is not appreciable in those with thick beards since the side effect is by itself very slight. So in such cases is not noticeable.
@@hairtransplantinindia Thank you for your response, Dr.. I will continue to grow my beard and see if it fills out to previously experienced quality
Dr sb my beared is turning brown and whitish...what should I do to stop turning brown my beared?
This cannot be controlled. It will turn color as you age. Only eliminating stress can slow it down. Do Yoga daily.
So essentially DHT reduction only slows the beard/body hair growth cycle, it doesn't actually cause any patchiness or permanent hair loss?
I have this question.
and if u get a hair transplant from ur beard as donor, will it be better to not use finasteride ?
No it doesn't cause patchiness since density is maintained.
What about the scalp hair used alongwith? Effect of not using Finasteride for svalp hair is worse. DHT blockers don't cause alarming thinning of beard hair.
@@hairtransplantinindia thanks for the great info!
@@hairtransplantinindia What if you started finasteride at 19 years old before your beard was able to fully develop? The patchiness of my beard has barely changed since 19 and im 21 now
My doc prescribed oral minoxidil ,been taking 1.25mg for 2 months didn't noticed anything ...what to know which works better oral or topical ? ...the only reason i taking oral is ,i have very sensitive scalp ,i don't want to end up with Serboicc or contact dermatitis with topical one ....any opinion doctor ?
On the other hand im on finasteride which doing great
In those with sensitive skin, oral is advised if they are othwerwise in good cardiovascular health.
Ofcourse! Minoxidil toical or Minoxidil oral are not an alternative to a DHT blocker like Finastreide.
@@hairtransplantinindia thanks for the reply doctor ,,is oral minoxidil superior to topical minoxidil interms of Efficacy ?
@@innathala6516 Yes it is considered to be. But it is used mostly by patients who are allergic to topical form of Minoxidil or who are not eligible to take Oral Finasteride and want to psychologically make up for it.
I am a late bloomer ryth now i am 20 with minimal beard but developing follicles and been receding since 17 thinking if hoping on finasteride any thoughts sir will fin kill my beard and does it had any effect on height
Start it only after 21.
Sir my genetic is kind of slow like my father where im 20 but i look like 16/17.
I have androgenetic alopecia and right now my beard is growing.
My doctor prescribe me 1mg Finasteride and i have completed 1 session prp
But im worried about my beard and the side effects because of early age and my genetic.. what should i do
See a doctor. 9814531111
Doctor as I do not have beard (only 20 percent has arrived ) and I have started finesteride so the hair which are about to come will not come or wi they come slowly ?
What is your age?
@@hairtransplantinindia almost 20
@@hairtransplantinindia doc please reply
@@mayankmehta625 Hair will grow slow. It may also get affected and some may not come.
@@hairtransplantinindia why will it not come ? Any specific reason
If I stop finasteride, will my beard grow back to its normal thickness or the damage is permanent?
Could you reply doctor ❤❤
Whatever little effect Finasteride has on the beard will reverse once stopped.
@Abhin Vinod The doctor who started you on Finasteride must have discussed in detail your objectives and explained in detail the drawbacks and benefits of Finasteride at an early age.He must have a plan for you. Please visit him/her.
@Abhin Vinod You will need person consultation and physical evaluation to answer this question. Your doctor who saw you first will know the whole picture. You likely have self-medicated yourself!
how about the saw palmetto doc. can saw palmetto affect and kill the growth of the beard?
SP does not have much potency as a DHT blocker.
I don’t know about this but if you got a beard for using minoxidil and you use finasteride tablets for your hair they will not interfere with each other
But if you never used minoxidil for your beard idk it might but mine was made by minoxidil land also being on finastride I grow full beard now
No they will not but Finasteride will affect health of beard in some cases.
@@hairtransplantinindia I also was only using finastride 3 times a week not 7 because I didn’t want to crush dht some times I would not use it for weeks and it slowed my hair loss even with small dose maybe that’s why the beard was not effected
Sir what about topical tretinoin for skin?it block DHT...does it reduce beard growth?
No effect on hair in androgenetic alopecia. Insignificant effect or side effect.
Doctor I have seborheic dermatitis.. I met a.. Dramatolgist.. But 2 months of treatment it not have been any improvement... Pls hlp doctor. What is the best treatment. To get rid of it
These skin conditions do not go away fast. Mostly they can only be controlled as long as medication is being taken. Please do not change your dermatologist midstream. Continue her treatment.
Would micro needling for beard help to offset any side effects due to fin on beard growth?
The minimal side effects are not worthy of a pre-emptive strike in this manner.
How I can make my beard folicles sensitive and grow full beard???
At what age?
Sir plz make a vdo on ...can beard transplant possible with body hairs !!!
Yes it is possible. But I do not do beard restoration much.
hi doc, finasteride made my hair beard thinner, i ve been taking it for 10 months, but i rather to be bald with a powerful beard than having hair but a bad beard, so my question is, if a stop finasteride my beard would be as it used to be before finasteride?
Yes it will return back to the thickness it once was in one hair cycle- 4-6 months.
@@hairtransplantinindia thanks ❤️
Dr, how do you keep both your hair & beard? My beard start falling out after 3 months on oral fin. Its not much but its noticeable especially after shower.. a hair or two on the toilet floor.. this happen exactly when i start switch off for 3 weeks break.
Perhaps mine would be thicker without Finasteride!
@@hairtransplantinindia mesaage received. Thanks Dr
Beard growth has stayed the same for me. Does that mean finasteride isn't working?
It does not affect beard so much as you mau suspect. How about the scalp hair?
Hi Dr im 18 on dutasteride will it totally stop further beard developement ?
Never start this drug at 18.
Doctor, what about those people who has thick hair and thick beard too? Could u explain the science behind that??
There is nothing to be explained here- these do not have androgenetic alopecia.
their hair is not as sensetive to dht, hence why their are not prone to male pattern baldness
Hey doc my beard grows very slowly i am 21 this year still got very less hair it is genetics my mother side also did get their beard at mid 20s would finasteride effect my further development kindly reply
Beard development is complete at 21.
Iam 18 years old i had small beared not full and thick.. And small mouthstache. At which age i can expect a full growth sir
21
Hello Doctor, I also noticed a slowing down and thinning of beard. Would my beard thicken up I were to stop finasteride? can finasteride kill beard follicles?
If you are a beard enthusiast and would not barter it for a head full of hair, you should taper down the dosage.
@@hairtransplantinindia thanks doctor. I just prepare for the times when I wont have too much hair, so I need to keep an eye on beard to :)
@@gezaory4621 how is it going with beatd
Nice video
helloo sir . Kya sach me faida hota hai finisteride se . Mere brother ko bhi excessive hairfall ki problem hai and uske poore scalp se hairfall ho raha and baldness aa rahi hai . Front and donor area har jagah se hairfall hai . Please help kya finisteride lene se hairfall kam hota hai ??? Aur kitne din me result aata hai ?
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I am 26 years old boy, i had minor hair fall which was making me sad and depressed, i took 5 mg Finasteride twice a day, obviously it is 10 times higher dose than recommend, i took that with Dutasteride for 1.5 years, what i got side effects were weight gain, swelling, digestive issues, watery semen although i have erection and normal sexual function,
Later when i got horrible side effects i decided to take break and after 3 years of stopping that medicine i went to laboratory for various test.
I was shocked my testosterone level reduced as it was 650 prior to taking medicine,. But now it is 508, and Estradiol is 33. Few doctors said me i have altered testosterone to Estradiol ratio, sir tell me what is your comments on testosterone to Estradiol value of my case?
You need to get active and exercise. Estrogen is high.
why tf would you use 5 mg TWICE a day and with DUT as well? are you mad?? Use max 1 mg ONCE a day, lower it even more if necessary. Jesus.
I’m not sure I understand , so finasteride will only effect the speed of which my facial hair grows . And never the actual thickness of my beard?
That's right. It does not decrease density of hair per square centimeter. It only causes beard thinning and retards the speed of growth of hair.
@@hairtransplantinindia If the beard thins, isn't that a decrease in hair density?
@@maelstrom4859 No. Density is number of hair per square cm. Though it also appears as thinning , but per se thinning would be decrease in hair shaft diameter.
Dr. Are peoples with no gene for hairloss, doesn't have androgen receptors in their papila?
Ofcourse they have.
It permanently decreased mine. I lost about half of my beard on it.
me too, it's awful, lost at least 50% density.
@@rrm9187 Do you suffer from PFS aside from the facial hair thing?
Doesn't the effect of dht on beard depend on the number of dht receptor on face for instance take me i am 20 years i have very less thin beard and thining hair so doesn't it meant I got very dht receptor on face so how would finasteride hamper my beard growth
Only linear growth.
@@hairtransplantinindiaso should I take it?
@@sahadhura8927 After turning 21
why we don't have finasteride in 0.2 mg and 0.5 mg denominations?
Because the USFDA aproved dose is 1 mg. and there is little demand for lesser dosage tablets.
My facial hairs are still developing. Will taking finasteride stop it forever?
What is your age?
@@hairtransplantinindia I’m 19
@@videomachine0 At this age if Finasteride is taken, yes surely it will gravely affect not only your beard but development of other secondary sexual characteristics as well.
@@hairtransplantinindia I have aggressive shedding. Shedding start when I was 17 and every years its going bad. I’m using minoxidil while 1 month. Is it safe for me to apply %0,005-0,0025 topical finasteride every 2 days? I don’t wanna use every day because I know it’s very dangerous for pregnants and childrens.
@@videomachine0any update bro
I am 21 years old, my bear hasn’t developed yet but ofcourse i have some bear and i am on finasterid for 5 days and i want to use finasterid for long term. So, doctor could you answer that finasterid may effect my bear development ?
You can take it safely at 21 since your beard has now deevoped fully. It will not in any way affect our beard.
@@hairtransplantinindia thank you sir god bless you
What Should i keep in mind If i get a hair transplant at 19 and what should i do to preserve it??.....I cant bear it anymore my confidence is shattered I m very stressed..
You should never before 25. Your donor permanency cannot be determined before that. Watch: czcams.com/video/RMOxaFsMv3M/video.html
@@hairtransplantinindia in the video u said that If jt is Grade 3 you can do it
@@HairlossBUSTER In select cases in which there is no family history and we feel the hairline recession is a trait and not androgenetic alopecia.
Sir I have a question I am 20 year old male and I have diffuse pattern hair loss I started tropical minoxidil fortified with finastride , dutastaride 0.5 mg thrice a week and multivitamins from last 6 months my scalp hair density has increased but I am noticing that my beard hairs growth has become slowed and my ass hairs has also became very weak however I have not lost any density only ass hairs have became weak and beard growth has became slowed is it possible that dutastaride is doing this...I don't have any problem if dutastaride is doing this...I only just want to ask.... my scalp hair is more important than my beard and body hairs😂😂
Yes this is due to Dutasteride. I never give these medications before 21.
@@hairtransplantinindia sir my dermatologist has prescribed me I am not taking it with myself
@@SonuKumar-hy5db Please follow your doctor. She knows your condition better.