Been on Finasteride 5-6 Years; Considering Minoxidil Due to Diffuse Thinning

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Been on it for 5-6 years. Started at .25mg and slowly worked my way up to .75mg every time I noticed worsened thinning.

The past 2 years though my hairs been diffuse thinning and I’m slowly regressing again. Definitely not a temporary shed as it’s been happening for a good while now. What do people recommend? Increase the dosage ? Hop on minoxidil? Has anyone made progress adding in minoxidil when Finasteride loses its past effectiveness. I do experience some side effects which is why I’m being cautious upping the dosage again.

Also, is the dosage of Finasteride I’m taking even worth it at this point (considering it’s sort of lost some of its effectiveness). Or is that a question that a blood test could answer maybe? I’d rather be cold turkey if the difference is negligible.

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if fin isn’t working as well, adding min can help, since it works differently by stimulating growth instead of blocking DHT. If you’re having sides, you might try topical versions. Blood tests won’t tell you if fin is worth it but can check hormone levels. Check out the Beginner’s Guide for more on using these treatments.