DHT levels after 4 weeks of Fina and 8 weeks of Fina + 4 weeks of Duta
Update 4/1/2019
DHT Finasteride Dutasteride androgenic alopecia testosterone 5-alpha reductase SRDA52 gene E2 Estradiol serum DHT scalp DHT 5AR-1 5AR-2 5AR-3 aromatase hyperandrogenism Isotretinoin Accutane sebaceous glands suicide inhibitors SHBG liver enzymes GC/MS LC/MS DHEA DHEA-S Prolactine Progesterone Cortisol vitamin D Selenium Zinc Biotin Iron Magnesium Fish Oil Spironolactone HSD3B1 3-beta-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase androstanediol mass spectrometry hyperprolactinemia vitamin D3 5AR inhibitors systemic antiandrogens oral spiro topical spiro folliculitis Propecia Avodart Spiro
The user reported early stage diffuse hair thinning and increased DHT levels after 4 weeks on Finasteride and 8 weeks on Finasteride plus 4 weeks on Dutasteride, despite the medications being authentic and stored properly. They are considering increasing their Dutasteride dosage due to the lack of side effects and are unsure if the treatment is helping their hair.
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