Can Propecia Keep Frontal Hair?

Hello Doctor.

I’m 18 and my hairline, while naturally high, has been receding, especially at the temples. It is thankfully not noticeable at the crown yet. I’m in my school show and am forced to have a combover which is slightly embarrassing because it clearly displays my receding temples (although they have always been high) plus my hair is wavy/curly, so that just makes it look worse. Fortunately i don’t normally do a combover and just have it all combed towards the front… but anyway, im seeing a dermatologist on Tuesday. I’ve read that if caught early enough MPB can be slowed or and even halted when DHT is blocked, and that Propecia can do this. I just had a question about it.

I know its not proven to regrow frontal hair, however can it help KEEP the hair that is still currently there? And perhaps thicken the amount still left so it looks healthier? Also, what should i be sure to discuss with the dermatologist on Tuesday? To make sure i receive the best benefit as possible (no surgery please!) Thank you for your time!

Propecia does not usually regrow frontal hair, as you know. It may slow the recession a bit, but in general Propecia is not known to work well in the front (especially the corners). That being said, if you have genetic balding (your dermatologist can determine whether it’s MPB or a maturing hairline), I’d still get a prescription for Propecia since it may help slow your balding process down.