Would Propecia Affect IPL Hair Removal?

I am currently in my 7th session of IPL hair removal on chest and stomach, but the hair on my head is thinning. I am starting Rogaine and have heard about Propecia being beneficial. Would Propecia affect the IPL sessions?

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1 Doctor Answer | Asked by ben_wah_ball in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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The Propecia will not affect your IPL treatment at all.

Thanks for your question. Propecia is a medication that inhibits an enzyme that converts testosterone to DHT. DHT is the modified hormone that causes hair loss on the head that leads to male-patterned baldness. Only certain areas of hair on the scalp are sensitive to DHT, mainly the vertex and frontal areas of the scalp. The sides have hairs that are not DHT sensitive and thus don't fall out. Likewise, the hairs on your body are not DHT sensitive and won't fall out over time. Propecia helps... more