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What is the best option to inhibit DHT? spironolactone? Saw Palmetto? Has anbbody in this form had any experience with this?
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FinasterideVAgirl2 said:
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Women can not take Finasteride...
What is finasteride approved for?
Finasteride is indicated for the treatment of men with male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) to prevent further hair loss and increase hair growth.
How is finasteride administered?
Finasteride is an oral pill to be taken once a day. The usual dose is 1mg daily taken with or without food, at any time during the day.
Can women with hair loss use finasteride?
Finasteride is not indicated for use in women. Finasteride is contraindicated in women when they are or may potentially be pregnant, because it may cause abnormalities of the external genitalia of a male fetus.
What is finasteride approved for?
Finasteride is indicated for the treatment of men with male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) to prevent further hair loss and increase hair growth.
How is finasteride administered?
Finasteride is an oral pill to be taken once a day. The usual dose is 1mg daily taken with or without food, at any time during the day.
Can women with hair loss use finasteride?
Finasteride is not indicated for use in women. Finasteride is contraindicated in women when they are or may potentially be pregnant, because it may cause abnormalities of the external genitalia of a male fetus.
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Re: Women can not take Finasteride...
My apolpgies as I did not catch the female connection. Topical Sprio seems like the deal if anti DHT is warranted in a female.
Sorry.
vagirl2 said:
My apolpgies as I did not catch the female connection. Topical Sprio seems like the deal if anti DHT is warranted in a female.
Sorry.
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If you're using minoxidil you can also try Dr. Lee's Xandrox (http://www.minoxidil.com), which is minoxidil + azelaic acid, supposed to inhibit DHT as well.
Just note that minoxidil and spironolactone applied at the same time don't necessarily smell all that great.
Just note that minoxidil and spironolactone applied at the same time don't necessarily smell all that great.
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Vagirl -
First you will want to do your best to get a definitive diagnosis of Androgenetic Alopecia, before you begin seeking DHT inhibitors. A large percentage of women's hair loss is caused by other factors. Make sure you get the appropriate bloodwork done to rule out any imbalances.
Once that is completed, and you've done your best with your doctor to determine that you are experiencing androgenetic alopecia, there are some options you have. Finasteride (Propecia) is typically not indicated for women due to safety issues surrounding pregnancy. However some women have had some success with it under the supervision of a physician. The next down the line would be orally ingested Spironolactone. Side effects can be bothersome with this treatment but it is very commonly prescribed for women with androgentic alopecia. Again, under the supervision of a physician you should be fine.
If side effects become an issue, Topical spironolactone, which you can obtain from Dr. Lee's site in a 2% or 5% form, is another option.
Further down the line, you can use Revivogen scalp therapy as an unproven but potentially beneficial topical treatment. It contains several potent DHT inhibitors.
Make sure you are using Nizoral shampoo once every 3 days and some sort of growth stimulant like Minoxidil or Tricomin therapy spray. This should lead you to success after 6 to 12 months of persistent use.
Laura
First you will want to do your best to get a definitive diagnosis of Androgenetic Alopecia, before you begin seeking DHT inhibitors. A large percentage of women's hair loss is caused by other factors. Make sure you get the appropriate bloodwork done to rule out any imbalances.
Once that is completed, and you've done your best with your doctor to determine that you are experiencing androgenetic alopecia, there are some options you have. Finasteride (Propecia) is typically not indicated for women due to safety issues surrounding pregnancy. However some women have had some success with it under the supervision of a physician. The next down the line would be orally ingested Spironolactone. Side effects can be bothersome with this treatment but it is very commonly prescribed for women with androgentic alopecia. Again, under the supervision of a physician you should be fine.
If side effects become an issue, Topical spironolactone, which you can obtain from Dr. Lee's site in a 2% or 5% form, is another option.
Further down the line, you can use Revivogen scalp therapy as an unproven but potentially beneficial topical treatment. It contains several potent DHT inhibitors.
Make sure you are using Nizoral shampoo once every 3 days and some sort of growth stimulant like Minoxidil or Tricomin therapy spray. This should lead you to success after 6 to 12 months of persistent use.
Laura