Hi, the situation is this: using Finasteride for more than 6 years, noticed a few weeks ago that my density all over my head is terrible after I looked in a mirror which was close to natural light whilst having wet hair. I panicked and upped Finasteride back to 1mg (I was taking 0.5mg for a few months) which I figured won’t do much, at least according to studies. I also ordered Keto and Min, but I hate the fact that I have to apply some foam everyday for the rest of my life.
This is a horror scenario for me, as I recently got out of a long term relationship and my hair affects my confidence as well as my attractiveness which I need badly right now. I don’t understand what’s going on. I thought of some possible scenarios:
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Finasteride lost effectiveness. Took it for 6 years so it’s less efficient after a while. But it’s weird because I feel like my hairline is more or less the same, so I figured if Finasteride wasn’t working anymore, my hairline should’ve started receding more too.
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I always thought I had poor density and my haircut is not doing any favors. I have medium hair, but I fear if I cut it short, it’ll look even worse, I am anxious to go even to the barber.
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Shedding. I don’t know how common it is after such a long time of usage. Although tbh I never stopped seeing hairs in the sink all these years I took Finasteride. I mean I don’t expect my hair to stop falling completely, but still.
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Stress/gym/age/other factors: I am 30 and I started going to the gym regularly for about 2-3 months. There is no proof that gym affects hair loss in any way while on Finasteride afaik. I’m also 30 years old so maybe age has an impact?