Finasteride has long been a popular choice for millions of people seeking to achieve thicker hair. It was marketed as a cosmetic treatment for androgenetic alopecia (AGA), but beneath its appeal of ...

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Noticing a receding hairline? You’re not alone — and thanks to ...

For many men, the gradual thinning of hair is about more than just their appearance. Finasteride, a drug widely prescribed for the treatment of male pattern baldness, has been used effectively for ...

This article was reviewed by Darragh O’Carroll, MD. Noticing a receding or M-shaped hairline can be frustrating, but you’re not alone. Millions of men turn to treatments like oral finasteride to slow ...

Finasteride affects the hormones involved with male pattern baldness. Finasteride may help slow hair loss at your hairline, but it is more likely to support hair growth at your crown and mid-scalp. It ...

Finasteride can be prescribed off-label to treat female pattern hair loss (FPHL), but it is not FDA-approved for women. Side effects in women range from mild (like headaches or acne) to serious (such ...