As far as Finasteride blocking 5 alpha reductase in the scalp tissue goes, I reiterate, the primary type found in the scalp dermis is type 1. Finsateride only blocks type 2!

Without research studies to support your assertions it's nothing but conjecture based on theory!

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Thanks for the info. However, the study has nothing whatsoever to do with the use of topical Finasteride on men for MPB. So, I don't see the relevance!

For women, that is the same as our scalp follicles having a bad reaction to DHT. (in reverse order so to speak.)

Women are very sensitive to fin. They are told not to handle pills, (broken pills while pregnant really) because they metabolize it well.

For topical fin. to reverse facial growth in women, without changing their hormone levels, tells me alot. It says women can handle topical fin.

It worked to reduce facial hair but did not create problems with their hormonal system.

Men and women have very similar physiological systems. Just "reverse" the sequence of events and it isn't hard to imagine that a man's hormonal system might not change very much using fin. topically versus orally. That could help alot of men who have problems taking fin. orally.

So, topical fin. is another "weapon" for our arsenals. It's a bonus for men who can tolerate oral fin. because it attacks DHT. Maybe if you viewed it as an "insurance policy" it would make more sense.

For those that can't handle oral fin., it can apparently do FAR more that just add an insurance policy because it's a way for them to possibly USE fin.