How effective is Propecia and Rogaine together?
Combine finasteride with minoxidil About 40% of men experience hair regrowth when using minoxidil, and studies have found that using finasteride and minoxidil together is more effective for hair preservation that using either one alone.
How long does Propecia and Rogaine take to work?
Finasteride Results Timeline: The Basics Many men who use finasteride see some improvements after three to four months, with the “final” results from finasteride usually taking about one year. Finasteride is usually more effective when it’s used with minoxidil, a topical medication that stimulates hair growth.
Can you use Rogaine and finasteride together?
Combining finasteride and minoxidil to form the basis of your treatment course is often effective. It’s safe to use the two alongside each other, as well as with caffeine shampoo, for increased chance of results. It works best in the early stages of male pattern baldness, for men aged between 18 and 40.
Does Propecia work better than Rogaine?
Rogaine (minoxidil) can improve hair loss, but may not work for everyone. Significant increases in hair count were seen at 6 and 12 months in men taking Propecia (finasteride). At 12 months there was a 107-hair difference from those men not taking Propecia (finasteride).
Is there anything better than Rogaine?
“Finasteride is by far the more clinically effective medication compared to minoxidil,” Gary Linkov, MD, of City Facial Plastics in New York City tells WebMD Connect to Care. Linkov does caution that finasteride can cause sexual side effects such as decreased semen and reduced sexual desire.
Does Rogaine stop male pattern baldness?
Rogaine was developed to minimize the effects of male pattern baldness by promoting new growth for pigmented, terminal hairs, and limiting the scope of future hair loss. A study found that applying Rogaine helped stop hair loss for roughly 50% of men with male pattern baldness.
Should I start Rogaine and Propecia at the same time?
Dr. Friedman’s Answer: I personally would start Propecia and minoxidil at the same time. In most of our patients, 92% have seen a decrease or actual stopping of their hair loss while taking Propecia; whereas, a very, very small number of patients have noticed the same results with Rogaine or minoxidil.
Can Propecia make hair loss worse?
Answer: It is possible for both finasteride (Propecia) and minoxidil (Rogaine) to accelerate the hair cycle, resulting in temporary increased hair loss/shedding. This phenomenon typically lasts just a few months and usually resolves by approximately 9 months.
Will finasteride regrow hairline?
So, does finasteride work for receding hairlines? Yes, finasteride works to help regrow hair around the hairline, aswell as other areas of the scalp affected by male pattern baldness.
Does Propecia help hairline?
There are two approved medications for hair loss in men. Finasteride (Propecia) is one. Both have been shown to stop a receding hairline and help improve male pattern baldness, but neither is a cure. These medicines can be thought of as long-term treatments that can be used to help you manage your condition.
Is it worth trying Rogaine?
Rogaine, which is the brand name for minoxidil, is moderately effective at stopping hair loss and somewhat effective at promoting new hair growth in both males and females. It takes time to see the effects of this medication, and experts suggest most people try it for several months to see if it will work.