I’m In My 40s — Am I Too Old for Finasteride to Help My Recent Hair Loss?

Hi Doctor, I am 47 yrs old and my hair started thinning a bit at the crown 2 or 3 years back. I started using minoxidil a couple of years back and it seems to have slowed things down a bit.

I was thinking of using finasteride as well but am wondering am i too old for fin? Also i am not that hairy, with very little chest, arms, legs and general body hair so would that mean that my dht levels are low anyway? My father’s hair started to thin in his 40s and he is now in his 70s and still has most of his hair, just thin around the crown with no bald spot. Thanks

Finasteride works best on people with recent hair loss, especially in the top and crown. You are not too old and I would consider this as an addition to the minoxidil you are presently using. Talk to your doctor.