Taking Propecia at 50

I just turned 50 and have been noticing more thinning on the crown and front areas of my head. When my hair is wet after a shower you can see the thinning sections, but when it is dry I have very good coverage. I do notice more hair than normal in the shower floor than before.

My question is about Propecia and Proscar as a possible treatment. Do they still have a positive affect at my age, or is there an age range that makes these less affective. Also, is this the same with Minoxidil 5% solution. I am trying to determine if I can realistically maintain my current hair thickness and possibly regrow some of my recent hair loss, or is this a problem that needs a medical evaluation.

Thank you.

Propecia is good at practically any age, provided that your have some hair or are in an active form of miniaturization (thinning) or hair loss. For example, Propecia would not help much if you are already totally bald.

My patent attorney, who is almost 80 years old, started Proscar a few years back, and the thinning hair on his crown area has grown back.