Dilated Pupils and Propecia

Hi,

Great website! I recently had a consult to see if I am a candidate for Lasik eye surgery. I was told by the eye doctor that my pupils are too large, and this may be a result of propecia, which I began taking two weeks ago. Does propecia cause dilated pupils that you are aware of, and if so, is it temporary? Also, can excessive scratching of the scalp cause thinning hair in a person without MPB, or does it accelerate it if that person has MPB? I was told by a hairdresser that I have thinning in an unusual place, and this may be caused by excesive scratching in that area.

Thanks so much.

Dilated pupils are not known complications from Propecia (finasteride) at normal prescribed doses. I can not imagine what your doctor is talking about.

Scratching may reflect a drying scalp from hair thinning and it usually can be treated with shampoos and conditioners for dry skin.