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Can Propecia change your face shape? Jawline, some collegen, etc

Lee1989Jan 26, 2019
Hello I made HT last year. The result is fantastic, however I'm afraid to lose the results. Im 30 yo. Took 1mg of finasteride 4 months. Is it possible that my jawline could become weaker? Is it possible that it make the face less masculine? I read some reports on websites and don't know what to think. What do you think about .25? Thank you

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Dr. John Kahen, MD
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Dr. Farhad Ardesh, MD
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Jeff Rapaport, MD

SSRI can increase hair shedding by inducing a telogen effluvium. This can further progress your androgenic alopecia. SSRI and finasteride do not interact. However, SSRI can have sexual side effects and add to this side effect if present. Good luck.Jeff Rapaport MDRealself All-star

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Parsa Mohebi, MD, FISHRS

Finasteride is FDA approved where as Dutasteride is not FDA approved at this time. Dutasteride does have a longer half life with increased side effects. I would suggest asking your physician why he is recommending you to switch?

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