Puberty and Propecia

Late Puberty and Propecia! is it safe to take if possibly still going through puberty??!!

Generally you should not be taking Propecia if you are going through puberty. Not because puberty is an absolute contraindication, but because DHT does impact many of the changes in your ‘adult male characteristics’. You need to discuss using this drug with your doctor and you need a good diagnosis of actual male pattern (androgenic) hair loss, which would be unlikely in a male prior to puberty. Some men may start to experience hair loss after they go through puberty and on rare occasions some doctors may prescribe Propecia after a proper physical exam and medical history.