My Doctor Said Propecia Could Stop My Bone Growth at 17 Years Old

Hey, Dr

I first noticed my hairline receiding and the top of my head was thinning when I was 15, doctor told me to use rogaine but 2 years later I stopped because of no results and was tired of putting it on everyday. Now that I’m 17 my doctor said propecia will still be too risky for me because he is worried that propecia could eventually stop my development (bone growth). What are your thought on what effects propecia could have on a 17 year old?

Thanks

I’ve never heard of Propecia stopping or impeding “bone growth” on an adolescent, however it has been theorized and I’ve written about that before here.

If your doctor is worried then that is his/her opinion and medical recommendation. If you would like a second opinion you need to see another doctor. If you do not want a second opinion, you should ask your doctor about the reasoning behind his/her statements and even ask to see (or pointed) to the literature he/she is basing the statement from. After all, that is your doctor and you have a right to ask these questions.