Since the level of testosterone reduces as men age and DHT is produced by testosterone i was wondering if the amount of DHT also reduces with the age hence the effectiveness of finasteride
January 17, 2018
Answer: Finasteride in men over 35 Yes, it sure can be. Finasteride in men over 35 tends to be more effective on the crown than the front. In younger men it helps the crown and the front quite a bit too.ReferenceOlsen EA et al. Global photographic assessment of men aged 18 to 60 with male pattern hair loss receiving finasteride 1 mg or placebo. J Am Acad Dermatol 2012; 67: 379-86
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January 17, 2018
Answer: Finasteride in men over 35 Yes, it sure can be. Finasteride in men over 35 tends to be more effective on the crown than the front. In younger men it helps the crown and the front quite a bit too.ReferenceOlsen EA et al. Global photographic assessment of men aged 18 to 60 with male pattern hair loss receiving finasteride 1 mg or placebo. J Am Acad Dermatol 2012; 67: 379-86
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January 19, 2018
Answer: Finasteride This drug can be effective in men of almost any age. I have had a 72 year old grow hair where there was none
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January 19, 2018
Answer: Finasteride This drug can be effective in men of almost any age. I have had a 72 year old grow hair where there was none
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