Conclusion: This meta-analysis strongly suggests that minoxidil, finasteride, and low-level laser light therapy are effective for promoting hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia and that minoxidil is effective in women with androgenetic alopecia.
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.”
“It did wonders for my hairline and I’m probably never gonna stop taking it but I feel asexual and dead inside.”
“The only side effect I had were from the Finasteride, and when I went to an every second day dose those went away.”
“I tried the finasteride pill, would not recommend it due to side effects.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong113 meta-analyses · 332 trials on PubMed
J Am Acad Dermatol · 2017
The effectiveness of treatments for androgenetic alopecia: A systematic review and meta-analysisJ Cosmet Laser Ther · 2024
Management of androgenic alopecia: a systematic review of the literatureConclusion: 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