I Was Told to Cycle Propecia — 6 Months On, 1 Month Off

hi doctor,

i read in a recent post that a person who has been off propecia for 2 years may have permanenlty lost its benefit. i was told to cycle on and off of propecia elsewhere on the web (6 months on, 1 month off). does starting and stopping make my body more resistant to the effects of finasteride?

I’m 30. balding at temples and thinning on top.

No.

Propecia should be taken every day. I do not generally recommend “cycling,” since the medication is out of your blood stream after one day and what this cycling guarantees, is balding. The recommended dosage for treating hair loss is 1mg daily.