Topical finasteride

Topical finasteride

Finasteride inhibits 5-alpha reductase, the enzyme that is responsible for converting testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and that is present in higher concentrations in and around the hair follicles of individuals with androgenetic alopecia. Most people who use finasteride have a rapid decrease in serum DHT concentration, which stops or slows the miniaturization of affected hair […]