Finasteride caused Telogen Effluvium?

May 28, 2017
Asked By:Gimme_Shelter in London, GB

26 year old. Started Propecia 8 months ago Norwood 2, first 1,5 months had massive shed from all over the head (also from sides). After that the shedding stopped and I experienced huge regrowth and thickening. Between now and then I have one or two little sheds but I always bounce back better. The problem is only in the left side region (between temple point and above ear) where a diffuse thinning has occurred this last month. Is this some kind of T.E? I want to continue finasteride so bad...

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