Q: Are there DHT blockers that are sold in the pharmacy over the counter?
A: The only effective DHT blockers are finasteride (Propecia, Proscar) and dutasteride (Avodart).
These medications require a doctor’s prescription and are not sold OTC. Nizoral is a topical shampoo for seborrhea (a type of dandruff) that is sold over the counter, but it is not effective in treating hair loss.
Topic: Drugs (Medications)Tags: Avodart / DHT / DHT Blockers / Dutasteride / Finasteride / Hair Loss Medication / Hair Loss Medication Over the Counter / Nizoral / Propecia / Proscar / Seborrhea
Posted by Robert M. Bernstein M.D. at 6:49 am
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