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Finasteride tablets for hair loss

Posted by lilbit123 @lilbit123, Jul 9, 2024

Last year I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Since then I’ve had severe hair loss. I’ve tried what feels like everything but I keep losing my hair. Recently my dermatologist prescribed my Finasteride for hair loss. She told my it’s given to men but since I’ve had a hysterectomy it would be safe to take. I’ve done some reading on it and it’s a little concerning. Has any other women tried this and did it help? I’m 2 months in and still losing hair. It said it could take 3 months for men to see a change.

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tsch | @tsch | Feb 20 10:05am

Hair loss to some extent is normal for older women. I have had Rogaine in multiple forms, none working, and the pill caused unwanted facial hair. I have been taking Finasteride a couple of years and dont think it is helping. Probably will stop if RX not renewed by doc. Also prescribed ketaconzole shampoo- not sure it helps either.

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darienneadams | @darienneadams | Apr 24 12:15pm
In reply to @celina53 "Thank you! I will try 2.5mg, which I was a bit hesitant to do, but was..." + (show)
@celina53

Thank you! I will try 2.5mg, which I was a bit hesitant to do, but was what the dermatologist prescribed. I do try to eat a healthy diet, and do eat many of the antioxidant foods also.

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I saw my dermatologist at Mayo last week. My oral minoxidil was increased to 5 mg oral minoxidil per day and added 50 mg spirolonactone.

This is my growth over the first six months

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darienneadams | @darienneadams | Apr 24 12:16pm

Second attempt to upload

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only1anne | @only1anne | May 7 9:22am
In reply to @carlissa0701 "Is there an update? I'm 87 years old, female, diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (54 gfr),..." + (show)
@carlissa0701

Is there an update? I'm 87 years old, female, diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (54 gfr), low thyroid (Liothyronine (5 mcg), high blood pressure (losartan 100 mg), DHEA (25 mg), probiotics (2 caps daily), collagen (dissolved in water), just started Jardiance (replacing Furosemide and potassium as Jardiance does not affect kidneys), Quetiapine (25 mg for sleep). I'm losing my hair to the point I will be bald soon if I can't change it. I've looked online at the OTC "hair loss" products I see advertised and it does not appear they work well if at all. Any info will be appreciated. Thanks.

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STOP using the DHEA

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