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Dr Ryan
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How do hair loss drugs work?
Dr Ryan explains that hair loss drugs work by reducing the level of a chemical called DHT, which reduces the amount of hair loss you experience, and can cause hair regrowth in some cases.
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Hair loss medicines, such as finasteride, work by reducing the level of a chemical called DHT. Reducing the level of DHT in your scalp results in the reduction in the amount of hair loss that you experience and, in some cases, can even result in some hair regrowth.