Propecia is Making My Face Age

Hello,

What do you know about the connection between finasteride (or DHT inhibition in general) and reduced collagen production, or premature aging and wrinkle formation? I have browsed some studies that seem to suggest inhibiting DHT also inhibits collagen production, leading me to believe Propecia could be responsible for my hollow, prematurely aging 23 year old face. (I’ve been taking finasteride for almost 5 years).

I realize this is a site to discuss and post hair loss related topics and its treatments, but Propecia is not the root of all your problems. You are 23 years old and you think Propecia is causing you to have premature aging?

To be clear, I am not suggesting Propecia is or is not the cause of what you are experiencing. However, I think there are many other factors that would definitely cause MORE symptoms of an aging look other than Propecia. Such factors include excessive sun exposure, drinking, smoking, marijuana use, drug use, partying too much, not enough sleep… in other words, many of the things a young man in their 20’s would be partaking in. I don’t know enough about your routine or habits to speculate further.