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About Peter J. Panagotacos, <B>M.D.</B>
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I have 30 years experience in the field of medical and surgical Hair Restoration and am Board Certified in Dermatology and Hair Restoration Surgery.

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Hair Loss - Dutasteride and women


Expert: Peter J. Panagotacos, <B>M.D.</B> - 10/14/2009

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hello dr.
In your book you state that women only have the type II 5-alpha-reductase. Can you tell me more about that?
I know of anti-androgens that claim to block type 1 in women and they are published scientific claims.
Can you please help me with this discrepancy. thank you.

Answer
Type I is the enzyme in the skin and hair of men and women. Type II is in the prostate of men.
There may be a typographical error in the book. Dutasteride blocks type I and II which it why it works well in post menopausal women.
 I missed the typographical error in the book so if you could please tell me what page you found that error would appreciate it so I can make the correction on the online edition.

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