If I’m using Xandrox® or topical spironolactone, should I continue to take finasteride to lower the DHT level in the whole body?
A. Oral finasteride works systemically and will lower the serum level of DHT throughout the body. Xandrox® works only where it is applied. If you are not having side effects from finasteride, it may be advantageous to continue taking finasteride to protect the hair on the scalp not yet affected by MPB, but is ‘at risk.’ For patients with large areas of thinning hair, it may be advantageous to take finasteride in addition to using Xandrox® 5% solution and/or topical spironolactone.
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- Since finasteride inhibits only the Type 1 5-alpha reductase, how do you know that the serum DHT is decreased with the use of topical finasteride?
- If I’m using Xandrox ® or topical spironolactone, should I continue to take finasteride to lower the DHT level in the whole body?
- If I’m using Xandrox® or topical spironolactone, should I continue to take finasteride to lower the DHT level in the whole body?
