Finasteride is known for reducing DHT, which helps with scalp hair but apparently doesn’t affect body hair. Still, I’m curious if older guys on this medication have noticed any subtle changes in their beard patterns. Anyone have insights or experiences to share?
yo finasteride’s whole deal is reducing DHT right which mainly helps scalp hair but doesn’t touch body hair from what I’ve read still aging itself can mess with beard thickness so might be hard to pin any changes on the meds alone but who knows could be a combo thing
Liam39 raises a valid point about distinguishing between medication effects and natural aging. While finasteride primarily targets scalp hair by reducing DHT, its theoretical influence on beard growth remains unclear. Anecdotal reports suggest some older men experience slight changes in beard texture or density, but this isn’t clinically documented. It’s worth noting that DHT plays a role in facial hair development, so individual responses could vary. For those curious, tracking changes while on finasteride might offer personal insights, though broader studies are needed.