As long as it’s taken as prescribed, Finasteride usually takes around three months for the effects to show although this can take longer in some cases. The important thing is remembering to take the correct dosage on a daily basis as we often find that patients aren’t persistent enough and will begin to pursue other methods of hair restoration.

Because it blocks DHT at the source rather than just affecting the scalp, Finasteride should help you to slow and stop hair loss and has the potential to regrow some of the hair that has started to become brittle and weak.

We strongly advise that you don’t stop taking Finasteride without talking to our team first. It can take up to 12 months for the medication to have its fullest effect and for any noticeable results to be showing, however once you have your results we advise that you continue to take Finasteride to ensure that any hair that has grown back is not lost. If you want to pursue another method of treatment or would like to stop taking the medication, one of our team will be able to discuss this with you and provide you with the best possible information on what to do next.

Finasteride blocks the enzyme that changes testosterone to DHT, which in turn means that your testosterone levels will actually go up whilst taking Finasteride.

It doesn’t actually matter when you take it (morning, afternoon, evening or night) just as long as you take it at roughly the same time everyday to maximise it’s effectiveness.

The earlier you start to take it, the better. When it comes to hair loss, fighting it starts with the earliest signs and if you feel that medication would benefit you, please speak to one of our team.

Finasteride is a prescription only form of medication and is not available over the counter. To get a prescription, your easiest method is to use the form at the bottom of this page to book a consultation with our team, who will then go through everything with you before ultimately deciding if Finasteride is the best course of action to take.