Worried About Hair Getting Worse Before Propecia Effects Kick In

Dear Dr. Rassman, I know you’ve been asked a billion times about Propecia but I just have one question about it.

I understand we need to wait at least 8-12 months to see whether it is ‘working’ and I also realize that by taking Propecia we’re at least slowing down the rate of balding. With this said I have a hypothetical question.

It’s been 3 months since I’ve been taking Propecia (much too early to tell) but let’s say hypothetically, Propecia will actually stop my hair loss. Before my 8-12 months trial period is up, can my hair still become miniaturized before Propecia “locks in” the hair I have? I’ve been on Propecia for 3 months and I’m starting to see significantly more thinning in the front and I’m curious whether or not I’m going to lose a big chunk of my frontal hair before propecia stops the recession.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

When Propecia works, it works very fast. You may not see the full impact for 8 or so months, but you do not have to wait to get the benefits. Be patient, as it sounds like you are doing the right thing.