Finasteride & Hair: Doctor Explains!!

Let’s talk hair guys—why it’s bailing on you, what actually stops the slide, and how TRT (testosterone replacement therapy) can accelerate the process if you’ve got the wrong genetics. In this video, Dr. Alex breaks down the science of androgenic alopecia in plain English: How hair follicles miniaturize over time Why DHT drives pattern baldness The truth about TRT and whether it really causes hair loss What actually works to prevent or reverse it — from finasteride and dutasteride to oral/topical minoxidil, ketoconazole, and advanced options like microneedling and PRP ⏱️ Timestamps 0:28 – What is androgenic alopecia 1:17 – How DHT affects hair follicles 1:29 – Does TRT make it worse? 2:38 – Finasteride explained 4:14 – Dutasteride (heavier suppression) 5:15 – Oral Minoxidil 6:37 – Topical Minoxidil 7:15 – Topical Finasteride 8:00 – Topical Dutasteride 8:40 – Ketoconazole shampoo 9:15 – RU-58841 (experimental) 10:34 – Building a full plan 11:29 – Myth bust & wrap-up 💡 Takeaways If you’re serious about keeping your hair—especially while on TRT—this is your roadmap. You’ll hear evidence-based dosing, real patient experiences, and myth-busting on common misconceptions. 💬 Drop your current hair-loss regimen or TRT experience in the comments. 📈 Hit HYPE (new YouTube feature) to boost the video in the first 7 days! 👇 Join the Discord for deeper dives and protocols —   / discord