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Does Finasteride help with skin & hair?

Yes, for most people. 85% of 46 people who reported on Finasteride for skin & hair say it improved. 13% noticed no change and 2% say it got worse. That is below the typical result for skin & hair (90% across 19 options).

Skin & hair: what users report
85%better46 reports · medium confidence
39 better6 no change1 worse

Ranked #13 of 19 for skin & hair.

What people say about Finasteride and skin & hair

“I am on fin, min, and I dermaroll. Seen pretty good results with this combo. Shed for maybe 3 months or so and then stabilized.”
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“It did wonders for my hairline and I’m probably never gonna stop taking it but I feel asexual and dead inside.”
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“The only side effect I had were from the Finasteride, and when I went to an every second day dose those went away.”
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“I tried the finasteride pill, would not recommend it due to side effects.”
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What the research says

AResearch: Strong113 meta-analyses · 332 trials on PubMed
J Cosmet Laser Ther · 2024
Management of androgenic alopecia: a systematic review of the literature

Conclusion: oral minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride), and procedural (e.g. platelet-rich plasma, fractionated lasers, hair transplantation) treatments successfully promote hair growth, highlighting the superiority of a multifaceted and individualized approach to management.

Side effects people mention

erectile dysfunction 14brain fog 10sexual dysfunction 6low libido 4depression 4

What else is Finasteride used for?

Information only — not medical advice. How we count

Does Finasteride help with skin & hair? 85% of 46 users say yes — PlainPill