DHT Levels (scalp vs serum)

[Jim1973]

Curious if anyone has had their DHT levels measured prior to starting Finasteride or Dutasteride and then again after the meds have been in their system long enough. Also, not sure if possible but is there a way to measure DHT levels in scalp vs serum? I've only had my DHT level tested years after I began taking meds but never before so didn't have a baseline to compare to. My last results were below normal range, which seems good but I'm still losing hair, so wondering if I'm crushing my DHT too much in serum and if I should ease up a bit and or if the meds just aren't affecting my scalp DHT enough. If there is an article or previous thread addressing this, or if somebody had experience with this, I'd appreciate feedback. Thank you.

 

[Jim1973]

As a follow up question, I'm curious was the ideal levels of DHT would be for men (enough to slow hair loss but not enough to cause side effects)

 

[soman703]

As a follow up question, I'm curious was the ideal levels of DHT would be for men (enough to slow hair loss but not enough to cause side effects)

How can one increase DHT levels?

 

[Bobbins]

How can one increase DHT levels?

Take less medication that reduces it, or increase testosterone levels.

 

[Charly33YZ]

I have a cousin who grew up with actor Alec Baldwin in New York. Alec has suffered from alopecia since childhood. Alec Baldwin got a hair transplant in his early twenties. Hope for all going through loss.

 

[Techno1]

As a follow up question, I'm curious was the ideal levels of DHT would be for men (enough to slow hair loss but not enough to cause side effects)

Any level has the potential to cause side effects. A physician is the person I would ask.
@Charly33YZ What has Alec Baldwin got to do with this topic?