What side effects could happen to a 16 year old taking finasteride?

[TheEscapist]

Can Propecia cause developmental issues? I already have no sex drive, so, I wouldn't be able to tell a difference if I do have this side effect. I'm just worried that blocking DHT would result in developmental issues, being that I'm experiencing this sh*t so young.

If not finasteride, I'll probably try a shampoo my dermatologist recommended that claimed to safely inhibit DHT in the scalp. But, finasteride seems like the best option, I just, don't want to be more of a headcase/sexually-misfortunate.

 

[anxious1]

I wouldn't reccomend it. I'd wait until ur fully developed b4 u use it, and even then its not the best thing to use.

anyone that suggests it to a 16 yr old is being unethical in my opinion.

but by all means try the topical one. Good luck.

 

[freakout]

Stunted manhood.

 

[Petchsky]

Your dick could fall off.

The main concern is the uncertainty of blocking DHT in a still developing male. Probably best using spironolactone for the time being.

 

[Rawtashk]

Stay off the finasteride until you're done growing, so probably in the 18-20 range. Until then you can use rogaine, spironolactone (the CREAM, not the pills), nizoral, and stuff like that.