Is Finasteride effective in men older than 35?

Question

Since the level of testosterone reduces as men age and DHT is produced by testosterone i was wondering if the amount of DHT also reduces with the age hence the effectiveness of finasteride

Emrah Cinik, MD · Answer

Yes, Finasteride is effective for any age. it does not matter if you are  35 or 45 you will see its effects.

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD · Answer

Yes finasteride also effect after age of 35 ..But you may have Post-finasteride syndrome, occurs in men who’ve taken finasteride to treat hair loss by a chance of %4-5. That may causes some symptoms include: loss of libido, erectile dysfunction, depression, panic attacks, gynecomastia, muscle atrophy.

Arbella Sarkis, MD · Answer

Yes, it can be, but side effects are often not desirable. ED is one of the less desirable. I suggest you seek out a good Functional Medicine or Integrative Medicine or Anti-Aging Medicine physician. They are generally very good at managing the hormones without the adverse side effects. 
You may also want to consider regular PRP treatments (6 month intervals) if hair loss is just beginning. If more advanced, you'll need to start with a regenerative program followed by maintenance treatments.
Doing the above will likely improve not only your hair, but other issues life at 35 and above throws at us.
Wishing you all the best and wonderful solutions.
Warmly,
Arbella Sarkis, MD

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

Yes, it sure can be. Finasteride in men over 35 tends to be more effective on the crown than the front. In younger men it helps the crown and the front quite a bit too.ReferenceOlsen EA et al. Global photographic assessment of men aged 18 to 60 with male pattern hair loss receiving finasteride 1 mg or placebo.  J Am Acad Dermatol 2012; 67: 379-86

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

This drug can be effective in men of almost any age. I have had a 72 year old grow hair where there was none

Is Finasteride effective in men older than 35?

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