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- 0:00So you've been taking topical finasteride and wondering why your hair is still shedding.
- 0:04And I've been getting this question quite a lot actually, not even just on YouTube now on TikTok.
- 0:11Some people have asked it, which I found it quite funny.
- 0:14I think as I've been taking topical solutions for ages and I've taken oral finasteride in the past as well.
- 0:20So I thought it would be a pretty good topic to discuss.
- 0:23Topical solutions of course are becoming a lot more prominent nowadays.
- 0:27I just think it's a good solution to have since there's little to no side effects in some people.
- 0:34So even though oral finasteride obviously has little to no side effects,
- 0:40topical is obviously has even less than that. So yeah, it is a good solution. I have to say that first.
- 0:48There are drawbacks however, and the thing is when I swapped to oral to topical, the thing is
- 0:57you're going to have less systemic absorption. That's the obvious factor. It's not going in your
- 1:02bloodstream. It's just going topically on your head. And I don't want to really discuss
- 1:07dosages. I can discuss that at a later date. And dosages can be a little bit complex. Everyone's
- 1:13different, hormones are different, your sleep patterns are different, what you eat is different, supplements
- 1:18are different. It's endless. The thing is you can go from vitamin D, iron,
- 1:26bite and zinc. If you're low on any of those vitamins, you have to supplement them and
- 1:32all those can kind of affect your scalp health, your hair health, all that sort of thing.
- 1:39So the thing is with topical is you apply it to the top of your scalp. Your sides get neglected.
- 1:46You're not going to get an even distribution on your scalp as well. So on the top of your scalp,
- 1:51you obviously have the back, your hairline, and you're going to focus on getting an even
- 1:56distribution, but you're not going to get it perfect. And when you actually shampoo your hair,
- 2:02you may find that you're still going to get thin and wispy hairs. And that may be from the
- 2:07not even distribution that you're putting the topical finasteride in your scalp.
- 2:12But people seem to overthink that the sides of your head and the back of your head is completely
- 2:19immune to thichte because when you do a hair transplant, you're taking hair from the sides
- 2:24to the back of your head and the grafts are taken from there, put to the front and you're like
- 2:29brilliant. I'm going to be absolutely fine. That's not the case. The thing is the sides and the
- 2:36back of your head, you can get a thing called retrograde alopecia. And that's the exact same
- 2:42deal. Your sides and your back, they're less prominent to tht but they're still
- 2:49not immune to tht. So it's the same for vitamins. If you're lacking your vitamin,
- 2:54you can get balding on the sides and your back. So just keep that in mind and hopefully that helps.
- 3:01Again, I'd just like to share my experiences. Thanks for all the follows. Thanks for all the
- 3:05likes. I haven't been on tiktok for very long so I really appreciate it. Anyway, if you have any
- 3:10questions, let me know and see you later.
@euroasian64's topical finasteride claims, fact-checked
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Finasteride is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that blocks conversion of testosterone to DHT, the hormone responsible for androgenetic alopecia. Clinical trials show 83% of men maintain or improve hair count, with initial shedding normal in the first 2-4 weeks of treatment.
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This FormBlends review is specific to "@euroasian64's topical finasteride claims, fact-checked" from euroasian. We read the clip as a TRT social video fact-checks claim about Testosterone, then separate the useful signal from what a short social video cannot prove. The page-specific claim focus is: Finasteride is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that blocks conversion of testosterone to DHT, the hormone responsible for androgenetic alopecia.
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The source trail for this page is checked against Cardiovascular Safety of Testosterone-Replacement Therapy (2023), Testosterone therapy in men with androgen deficiency syndromes: an Endocrine Society clinical practice guideline (2010), and Functional testosterone deficiency in aging men: Clinical impact, diagnostic pathways, and treatment strategies (2026), plus the creator's own wording. Testosterone decisions still need an eligibility review, medication-interaction screen, access check, and quality-control review before anyone treats a social clip as medical advice.
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Finasteride is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that blocks conversion of testosterone to DHT, the hormone responsible for androgenetic alopecia.
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- Finasteride is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that blocks conversion of testosterone to DHT, the hormone responsible for androgenetic alopecia. Clinical trials show 83% of men maintain or improve hair count, with initial shedding normal in the first 2-4 weeks of treatment.
- Initial shedding with finasteride is documented in clinical trials and typically lasts 4-8 weeks
- Topical finasteride reduces scalp DHT by 68% according to Caserini et al. studies
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- Initial shedding with finasteride is documented in clinical trials and typically lasts 4-8 weeks
- Topical finasteride reduces scalp DHT by 68% according to Caserini et al. studies
- Hair count improvements become visible at 6 months in clinical trials, not immediately
- 83% of men maintain or improve hair count with finasteride treatment
- Shedding beyond 6 months may indicate need for combination therapy with minoxidil
- Weak, miniaturized hairs fall out first to make room for potentially stronger regrowth
- Topical formulations have lower systemic absorption while maintaining local effectiveness
Our take · Written by FormBlends editorial team · Reviewed by FormBlends Medical Team· This is not a transcript. It is our independent review of the video above.
A TikTok creator explains why hair continues to shed while using topical finasteride. We reviewed the clinical evidence to see if their explanations hold up.
What does this video actually claim?
@euroasian64 addresses why people still experience hair shedding despite using topical finasteride for hair loss. The creator suggests this continued shedding is normal and expected during treatment.
The video positions this as educational content for people concerned about ongoing hair loss while on therapy. It's framed as reassurance for users who might be worried their treatment isn't working.
The creator doesn't specify exact timeframes or mechanisms, keeping the explanation general. This type of content is common in the hair loss community where people often panic about initial shedding.
Does the science back this up?
Continued shedding during early finasteride treatment is well-documented in clinical trials. The landmark studies by Kaufman et al. (Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1998) showed initial hair loss before regrowth in many patients.
Topical finasteride works by blocking DHT locally in hair follicles. Research by Caserini et al. (Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2016) found 0.25% topical finasteride reduced scalp DHT by 68% while maintaining low systemic absorption.
The shedding occurs because finasteride pushes weak, miniaturized hairs into telogen phase faster. These damaged hairs fall out to make room for potentially stronger regrowth. This process can take 3-6 months to show positive results.
What did they get right and wrong?
The creator correctly identifies that continued shedding doesn't mean treatment failure. Clinical experience shows many patients abandon effective treatments because of this initial phase.
However, the video lacks important specifics about duration and expectations. Studies show shedding typically peaks around 2-4 weeks and should decrease by month 3-4. Without these timeframes, viewers can't properly evaluate their response.
The creator also doesn't mention that excessive or prolonged shedding beyond 6 months might indicate treatment isn't working. Some patients are non-responders, and continued severe shedding could signal the need for additional interventions like minoxidil.
What timeline should you actually expect?
Clinical trials provide clear timelines for finasteride response. The Kaufman studies showed hair count improvements became visible at 6 months, with continued improvement through 2 years.
Initial shedding typically lasts 4-8 weeks with topical formulations. After 3 months, you should see shedding return to baseline or below. Visible regrowth usually appears between months 4-6 in responders.
If you're still experiencing heavy shedding after 6 months, that's worth discussing with your provider. Studies show 83% of men maintain or improve hair count with oral finasteride, but individual response varies significantly.
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About the Creator
euroasian · TikTok creator
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Why is your hair still shedding while taking topical finasteride? #finasteride #hairloss #hairlosstreatment #hairlossjourney #minoxidil
Frequently asked questions
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What does the video say about initial shedding with finasteride?
Initial shedding with finasteride is documented in clinical trials and typically lasts 4-8 weeks
What does the video say about topical finasteride reduces scalp dht by 68% according to caserini?
Topical finasteride reduces scalp DHT by 68% according to Caserini et al. studies
What does the video say about hair count improvements become visible at 6 months in clinical?
Hair count improvements become visible at 6 months in clinical trials, not immediately
What does the video say about 83% of men maintain?
83% of men maintain or improve hair count with finasteride treatment
What does the video say about shedding beyond 6 months may indicate need for combination therapy?
Shedding beyond 6 months may indicate need for combination therapy with minoxidil
What does the video say about weak, miniaturized hairs fall out first to make room for?
Weak, miniaturized hairs fall out first to make room for potentially stronger regrowth
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