I’ve Been Taking Propecia for 4 Months But My Hairline is Eroding

I am a 31 year old male who started Propecia 4 1/2 months ago after noticing very slight corner recession. I have very thick hair and have always seemed to shed a fair amount. After starting Propecia the shedding immediately stopped. However, 4 1/2 months later, my hair has definitely thinned at the corners and my frontal hairline is eroding. While my hair loss is not yet noticeable, I feel my time is short.

Should I still hold out hope for Propecia at this point? Could I still retain those minaturized hairs? Or are they now beyond the drugs grasp? This is having a profound affect on my self-esteem. Any insights you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time.

Let’s start from the beginning with education and facts:

1. There is no drug that permanently stops hair loss.
2. Propecia takes about 8-12 months to see its maximum benefit. Sometimes it takes a little time beyond that.
3. Propecia seems to work mainly on the top and crown area. It does not work well for the front and front corner areas. If it does, it is in a minority of people.

I understand you are trying to address the hair loss issue but you need to discuss these issues with a physician who can give you a realistic expectation and long term goals. We often refer to this as the Master Plan, which we are a big advocates of.