Is it too late to start propecia? I'm 35 years old

[ronanddon]

I've gone through hair loss in my early 20's I suffer from alopecia which runs in my genes. I had hair transplant in 2013 (28 years old) after the surgeon told me about propecia but I heard about the possible side effects which scared me and I decided not to use it. Fast forward too year 2020 (I'm 35 years old) and I want to give propecia a chance. I haven't noticed any greater hair loss since 2013. I plan too go to doctors office tomorrow too get propecia and I understand this is a drug I will have too take for the rest of my life. 7 years later I decided that I will use it.

Sorry if this is a vague question but do you think it's too late to use Propecia? I really want to restore my hair and grow it out like I use too. Any advice would he highly appreciated!

Pictures (https://app.unsee.cc/#dfe2807f)

[Benwhite]

Worth a shot 🤷*♂️

[ronanddon]

Does anyone else have any advice if I should start on propecia or I shouldn't bother cause it's too late.Im not sure too be honest

[ScottSummers]

Propecia/finasteride is fine for most people.


But I recommend starting with topicals instead.

Topical finasteride seems to be more effective at reducing DHT in the scalp.
"These findings show that DHT concentration in the scalp, after 7-day treatment course of P-3074 once daily, was more reduced (about 40%) than after 1 mg oral finasteride administration for the same treatment period."
Source: https://www.baldtruthtalk.com/thread...al-Finasteride

But someone replies there: "RU and CB. Finasteride in any form is old news."
RU is discussed more here: https://www.baldtruthtalk.com/thread...41-Usage-Guide

[ScottSummers]

(I'm currently researching topicals, and I'll post here when I decide.)

[ronanddon]

My pictures were deleted from the temp image host, so I reuploaded them

https://app.unsee.cc/#87c6e0cb

(I took these pictures two nights ago)

I really regret waiting this long, I was just afraid of the possible side effects. But
now Im willing to take the risk. The surgeon took the grafts at the back of my
head and transplanted them on the front of my head. I just wanted to mention
that if that would make a difference.

Anyways if you guys think I still stand a chance too possibility regrow my hair
then I will go to the doctors immediately and will get started on taking propecia
(1mg) again I am aware that once I start taking it, I will have to take it for the
rest of my life and "now" I am ok with that.