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Could Finasteride Use Cause Wrinkles?

Could Finasteride Use Cause Wrinkles?

Doctor Answers 2

May 25th, 2012

Finasteride and Wrinkles

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Finasteride works by disabling the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase, thereby inhibiting the conversion of testosterone into DHT. While finasteride does have potentially high-risk side effects, I am not aware of it as a cause of premature aging.

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Sanusi Umar, MD


Redondo Beach Dermatologic Surgeon
4.6 out of 5 stars 33 reviews

April 29th, 2012

Finasteride does not cause wrinkles

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Finasteride is not known to cause wrinkles.  At a dose of 1mg per day it is marketed as Propecia for male pattern hair loss.

Anthony Perri, MD
Houston Dermatologist

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