Will finasteride prevent beard development and even developing a beard if I stop the finasteride treatment?

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I am 18 years old and my hair has been receding since i was 16 years old. My beard is not fully developed yet but has progressed faster and faster simultaneously as my hair loss has worsen. This leads me to fear that when preventing hair loss I will prevent my beard development as well, which I would prefer not to. I am on my way to start taking 1 mg of finasteride per day. Thanks

Emrah Cinik, MD · Answer

18 year old is a very critic age for growth. First the hormone growth needs to be completed. l do not suggest you to start right away. . l suggest first see a doctor and get their approval.

Epameinondas Bonaros, MD · Answer

Beard hair is stimulated by testosterone and DHT. Finasteride might reduce hair density in these regions by reducing DHT, although reports and studies suggest it only has a minimal effect.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

It is usual for finasteride to impact the beard growth. I have had many young men on finasteride and none had complained or beard growth

Will finasteride prevent beard development and even developing a beard if I stop the finasteride treatment?

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