Is there any role for topical DHT antagonists, or does a 5-AR inhibitor remove the need for them as therapy Research/Science 1/6/2025
Topical androgen receptor antagonists may not be necessary if 5-AR inhibitors like finasteride or dutasteride effectively reduce DHT levels. Combining a 5-AR inhibitor with a topical androgen antagonist could potentially enhance treatment, but oral use of androgen antagonists is too risky due to severe side effects.
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