Propecia effectiveness and expectations

In my opinion, it is possible for you to get some shedding when starting Propecia. This is not very common and occurs during the first 3 months. It generally resolves and the Hair regrows and thickens. I have found that when combining Propecia with platelet rich plasma, the incidence of hair shedding from either of the two agents diminishes. Hope this helps. Good luck.

Good question:Most people who start Propecia don't shed.  I've seen more shedding in folks starting Minoxidil.You should start it, you really don't have anything to lose as far as the hair goes.  A percentage of men have sexualside effects.Dr John Frank, MDNew YorkOhio

It is not uncommon for men to start losing hair in their forties.  If you have androgenic alopecia, it is important to realize that this is a progress problem and a long term treatment plan must be developed.   If you are wary of Propecia, you may want to consider cellular  therapy.  Treatments such as PRP have been shown to be very helpful to slow hair loss and stimulate new growth.  

There are two products that are FDA approved to help with hairloss, propecia is one of those products. Before using any products you need to find the side effects. Usually you need to use it for a few months before seeing any results. 

Although shedding is reported with starting finasteride (Propecia) it is more the exception than the rule. The older you are, the less effective is the drug as a rule. Men in their 20s get great results from this drug, men in their 60s get less. You are somewhere in between. I generally find that this drug is also effective in men who have recent hair loss with miniaturization present on the examination. These men frequently get the drug to stop the hair loss and a few get some reversal of the hair loss. Get your doctor to use the HAIRCHECK system on your hair to measure the impact of the drug on your loss. It is always a good idea to get a real measurement done to see where this drug takes you.