Efficacy of Kera XL hair serum as a DHT inhibitor which contains Acetyl Tetra peptide- 3, Biochanin A?

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I was recently prescribed this hair serum by my dermatologist. I found it on the Internet that Acetyl Tetra peptide- 3, Biochanin A inhibits both type 1 and type 2 reductase. Is it an alternative for finasteride.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

This is not a substitute for finasteride.  So to answer your question... Is it an alternative for finasteride? The answer is no.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

I looked this up and it is not a DHT blocker. I don't understand why you would not use a tried and tested treatment which finasteride is. If you are having sexual side effects, you can take a pill every other day  and see if that addresses the sexual side effect. Half of the dost is 80%as  effective as the full dose.

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