Hair loss can rebound when discontinuing treatment with finasteride, but there are variations in whether or not it will rebound due to the individual’s body type.
Finasteride is used to treat androgenic alopecia as well as prostate hyperplasia. If the medication is stopped suddenly it is more than likely that it will cause androgen levels to become abnormal again and thus hair loss will continue. Symptoms such as abnormal ejaculation, breast tenderness and enlargement, depression, allergic reactions and testicular pain may occur with finasteride. It should be contraindicated in pregnant and breastfeeding women, children and those who are allergic to the product.
Hair loss may be caused by ringworm of the head or pemphigus, and such conditions do not need to be treated with Finasteride. Treatment of ringworm of the head can be prescribed topical antifungal drugs, such as ashwagandha, terbinafine, etc., can effectively treat ringworm of the head. If it is caused by baldness, you can use dexamethasone, hydrocortisone cream and other glucocorticoid drugs under the guidance of a doctor, which can correct the skin local immune abnormalities.
If the patient has hair loss phenomenon, it is recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner, to clarify the cause of the disease, standardized treatment under the guidance of the doctor, do not self-medication.