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Does Using Testosterone Booster Cause Rapid Loss Of Hair?

Hi...I have been taking propecia and minoxidil for years to treat male pattern baldness. 6 months ago I got a hair transplant and have been seeing positive results. About 2 months ago I started to take a natural testosterone booster and seem to be seeing an increase in thinning of my hair. Given my regimen (propecia + minoxidil), is it possible that the test booster is contributing to rapid hair loss? If I stop it, will I potentially see the hair regrow?
Mon, 15 Jun 2015
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Thank you for asking HCM.
I have gone through your query. Testosterone is the main culprit in male pattern hair loss which is also called androgenetic alopecia. This is due to sensitivity of hair follicles to dihydrotestosterone which is a byproduct from testosterone. So your problem can be most likely from the testosterone booster. Minoxidil may help to some extent. Natural DHT blockers like saw palmetto in small doses also helpful. You can discuss with a dermatologist to take that.
Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.
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Does Using Testosterone Booster Cause Rapid Loss Of Hair?

Hi Thank you for asking HCM. I have gone through your query. Testosterone is the main culprit in male pattern hair loss which is also called androgenetic alopecia. This is due to sensitivity of hair follicles to dihydrotestosterone which is a byproduct from testosterone. So your problem can be most likely from the testosterone booster. Minoxidil may help to some extent. Natural DHT blockers like saw palmetto in small doses also helpful. You can discuss with a dermatologist to take that. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks.