Hair Loss InformationI Thought 5AR was Responsible… – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

Dear Doctor:

I read, in one of your responses, that DHT is the by-product of hepatic breakdown of testosterone. I thought 5AR was responsible for this conversion, hence the efficacy of Propecia and Avodart. Please correct me. Thanks!

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The enzyme is responsible for DHT production and the process is largely carried out in the liver.

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