Propecia "fat face" permanent?

[seth9027]

I was comparing pictures of my face before and after starting Propecia, and the before pictures are definitely thinner. I haven't changed my diet or exercise habits, so I'm starting to suspect the propecia. I did some research and this seems to be an issue with some people. I've decided to quit and I want to know if this facial change is permanent? Also, will my hormones regulate to normal now that I'm off?

 

[amsch]

How long have you been on it and what else are you having in your regimen?

 

[seth9027]

I was on it for about a year and a half, since the summer of 2007. It's not a drastic change, nobody has even mentioned it and my face has always been kind of round even though I'm skinny, but I feel like there's still been a little bit of a change. I tried Rogaine briefly and quit, but for most of the year and a half it was just Propecia.

 

[guybrush]

I discontinued finasteride after 3,5 months because of this. Two weeks later I've noticed weight loss and improvement in my face and fingers. I was also experiencing skin dryness and my skin went back to normal in just a week.