Is the loss of body hair a normal side effect of finasteride?

November 19, 2015
Asked By:selfself in Brunswick, OH

I was taking finasteride for almost 5 months. I did not notice any improvement with my hairline but I did notice that my shoulder hair had completely fallen out as well as maybe 30- 40% of my chest and stomach hair. Is this a normal side effect?

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November 20, 2015

Answer: Propecia side effects

November 20, 2015

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