Finasteride and psoriasis: I have been on finasteride for a year and a half.

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In that time I have developed genital Psoriasis. Is it possible finastride cause this? I was thinking about stopping for a month or two to see if it clear up

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

No, this is unlikely due to your finasteride use. I suggest seeing a hair loss expert now to go over your condition, test results and provide you information about your best treatment options. There are great non-invasive options like prp/progesterone which can help with hair regrowth and/or hair transplantation. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Joyce Davis, MD · Answer

It is unlikely that the two are related.  Certainly, you could stop the finasteride and see.  Better, ask your dermatologist for treatment for the psoriasis.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

The two are not thought to be connected. Psoriais does not appear to be mediated by DHT and therefore this drug should not affect psoriasis.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

There is no connection between the drug finasteride and the development of psoriasis, a problem that I personally experience and know a lot about

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