DHT levels normal after 3 months on topical Finasteride + Minoxidill

[rakewell]

Hey all,


I've just had my DHT levels tested after being on a 0.1% (equivalent to 1mg) Finasteride + 15% Minoxidil daily for just over 3 months. Dr says my levels were normal for a 44 year old male. Here are the results:

Normal Testosterone: 21.5 nmol/L (normal range 8.0 - 30 nmol/L)
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT): 0.6 nmol/L (normal range for 20+ years old: 0.4 - 2.5 nmol/L)

Unfortunately I don't have baseline levels for comparison so I can't tell you whether my DHT levels have changed since starting the topical treatment. Even so the results may be of interest for anyone who wants to try topical Finasteride because of fear of side effects.

My main concern with topical is that it is easy to spread around. I am very cautious that I don't touch my head after application (or even lean back on something) as it would be easy to spread around and would be dangerous to pregnant women or children. I work from home so I almost always wash it off before I go out of the house. If there were thousands and thousands of men with this stuff on their head then I'm sure it would be spread around in public places. My hope is that a liposomal preparation becomes readily available so that the chances of accidental absorption is reduced.

[rakewell]

I should also mention that I am taking 450mg saw palmetto daily.

[Logan]

I should also mention that I am taking 450mg saw palmetto daily.

Any improvements in hair after 3 months?

[rakewell]

Any improvements in hair after 3 months?

Prior to the finasteride + minoxidil formula I was on plain 2x 5% minoxidil for one month.

Because of my age and given that I am NW 6 for at least 5 years I didn't have much hope and it was a last ditch effort and more of an experiment. Given all of that my regimen is very complex and I use many topicals and many vitamins. I have had some regrowth so far.

[Foreverlacey]

I am not quite sure how this benefits anyone without baselines.

[rakewell]

I am not quite sure how this benefits anyone without baselines.

I agree that, without baselines, it is not as useful but it does show that DHT levels can be in the normal range while on topical finasteride and saw palmetto. Personally, I would be less comfortable with results showing low DHT. I think this might be helpful to others who are considering this regimen.