Are you taking Finasteride or Minoxidil for hair loss and wondering if you can receive a COVID-19 vaccine? Learn whether you need to stop your medication before or after vaccination.
COVID-19 Vaccination and Hair Loss Medications – What You Need to Know
COVID-19 vaccines play a crucial role in preventing severe illness and reducing mortality. But if you’re currently taking medication for hair growth, such as Finasteride or Minoxidil, you might be wondering:
- Do I need to stop taking my medication before getting vaccinated?
- Will there be any interactions between the vaccine and hair growth drugs?
Let’s break it down for each medication.
Taking Finasteride and Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine
What is Finasteride?
💊 Finasteride is a DHT-blocking medication used to slow down hair loss and promote hair regrowth by preventing the miniaturization of hair follicles.
✅ Good news: If you’re currently taking Finasteride, you do not need to stop or pause your medication before or after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine.
🚫 There are no known interactions between Finasteride and any of the COVID-19 vaccines.
ท้ายที่สุดนี้ ขอให้ผู้อ่านทุกท่านปลอดภัยสุขภาพแข็งแรง เว้นระยะห่างทางสังคม อย่าลืมใส่หน้ากากอนามัย และล้างมือบ่อยๆ เพื่อป้องกันการติด COVID-19 ครับ
Article written by
Pathompob Khunkitti, MD.
