Finasteride blocks the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a leading cause of hair loss. Therefore, since less testosterone is being converted, serum levels of testosterone do increase in patients taking finasteride. The biggest increases in...
What is Alopecia Areata? There are many different types of hair loss. Not every person who is suffering from hair loss is experiencing androgenic alopecia. Another common type of hair loss is called alopecia areata. Alopecia areata is characterized by small patches of...
Propecia’s mechanism of action is blocking the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Therefore, since less testosterone is being converted, serum levels of testosterone do increase in patients taking Propecia. The biggest increases in testosterone...
