January 29 2007, 1:32 pm PT | Posted in: Drugs + Hair Loss Causes
I’ve been on testosterone replacement for 2 years. I’ve recently had to start (hgh) therapy also. I’ve now noticed hair loss in the front area of my head and in the crown. I don’t know whether to stop all hormone replacement which I apparently need or try taking finasteride? I’m worried about the sexual side effects obviously of finasteride. Seems like a catch 22 to me. Low hormone levels are a danger in themselves but I don’t want to lose my hair. I ‘m sure this is a common problem but would like some thoughts on treatments. I’m 57 years old and just NOW am seeing hair loss. Is there any evidence or data saying that HGH can cause hair loss? It seems like it really got bad when I added that to my therapy 3 months ago?? Thanks for any help or opinions you may have . Regards
HGH and testosterone treatments cause hair loss, big time.
If you are worried about the 1% sexual side effect of taking finasteride, you should understand that the side effect does go away once you stop taking the medication. In other words, if you have androgenic hair loss and want to do something about it, finasteride can only help. If you are one of the minority 1% of the patients who experience the sexual side effect, stop taking it completely or try cutting the pill in half (50% dose). As with all drugs, you should consult your doctor before starting or stopping any medication.
Taking finasteride with HGH and testosterone may help reduce the hair loss effect. For many of our readers, it is important to note that the use of HGH and testosterone is part of an anti-aging routine offered by many doctors. This man did not say why he was taking HGH and testosterone, but many men feel revitalized from its use. Often it is used with aggressive anti-oxidant therapies as well. Most men want to feel years younger and more sexual, and the combination of HGH and testosterone does make this happen. The cost in actual dollars is expensive, but the cost in hair may not be reversible.
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i am a 41 yeqr old male and i started taking a synthetic hgh suppliment called sytropin a few months ago. it is an oral spray and i think it is supposae to aid your body in producing more of its own hgh. i have noticed an increase in muscle mass but that is the ONLY benefit. i have always had a receading hairline but it has gotten noticably worse with this product. when i am done with the last bottle i will stop using it. hope this helped.
sytropin is supposed to be a good product for hair loss but only for the type that comes as you get older. It wont help however with any type of hairloss that is caused by a problem in the scalp. You really need to pinpoint the kind of hairloss you have and for that you may need to go see a dermatologist. I think the only FDA aproved products for hair loss are rogain and propecia both cause significant side effects.