Topical finasteride might be a lie
Research/Science 10/19/2023
topical finasteride DHT androgen receptor antagonists spironolactone clascoterone 5AR serum DHT SHBG Testosterone finasteride dihydrotestosterone androgen blockers Aldactone Winlevi 5-alpha reductase sex hormone-binding globulin
The conversation discusses doubts about the effectiveness of topical finasteride for hair loss, suggesting that DHT could be produced elsewhere in the body and affect the scalp. It proposes that androgen receptor antagonists like spironolactone and clascoterone might be more effective as they could prevent this potential bypass mechanism.
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