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Suffering From Androgenic Alopecia. Investigations Revealed DHT Low. Treatment?

Hi, this is rohith(22 years male)... and im suffering frm androgenic alopecia and doctr recomended DHT , testosterone ,androstendeone,thyroid profile.. and the values are testosterone-454.27 ng/dL 5-- DHT- 34.2 pg/mL androstenedione-2.11. thyroid is normal... all the tests went normal except DHT which is less.. i hav healthy testosterone. bt y i have Less DHT values plz help me on this whether i use anti androgens fr my hair loss ... and one more what happens if DHT becmes less and hw to improve DHT levels thanking u sir
Sat, 30 Mar 2013
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Hello Rohith,
Androgenetic alopecia is also known as Male pattern baldness.
It usually follows a pattern of receding hairline & is related to genetic makeup and male sex hormones.

Management includes:
1. Minoxidil preparation to be applied directly to the scalp to stimulate the hair follicles.
2. Finasteride preparations that interferes with the production of male hormone linked to baldness.
But these medications have to be used regularly under the guidance of a Dermatologist...as hair loss tends to return on stoppage of these medications.

Those cases which do not respond to medical therapy, are managed by hair transplantation.

So...it will be better to consult a Dermatologist & start treatment.
Wishing you a Good Health. Let me know if I need to clarify further.
Thanks & take care.
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Suffering From Androgenic Alopecia. Investigations Revealed DHT Low. Treatment?

Hello Rohith, Androgenetic alopecia is also known as Male pattern baldness. It usually follows a pattern of receding hairline & is related to genetic makeup and male sex hormones. Management includes: 1. Minoxidil preparation to be applied directly to the scalp to stimulate the hair follicles. 2. Finasteride preparations that interferes with the production of male hormone linked to baldness. But these medications have to be used regularly under the guidance of a Dermatologist...as hair loss tends to return on stoppage of these medications. Those cases which do not respond to medical therapy, are managed by hair transplantation. So...it will be better to consult a Dermatologist & start treatment. Wishing you a Good Health. Let me know if I need to clarify further. Thanks & take care.