6 DHT Blockers For Men Ranked (Worst to Best!)

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When I was diagnosed with male pattern hair loss 10+ years ago, I felt overwhelmed trying to decide which DHT blockers (if any) I should use.

Which DHT blockers work? Which ones put me at risk of side effects? What does the real evidence say versus marketing hype for the latest DHT-reducing supplement, topical, or drug? The answers may surprise you.

Today, as a medical editor, I'm making this video so you can get to the facts (not fiction) about DHT reducers. This way, you can bypass all of the misinformation online, avoid my treatment mistakes, and uncover which DHT block actually work (and which ones are a waste of money).

Specifically, we're going to evaluate 6 DHT blockers in terms of their POWER versus SAFETY profiles. This is, in my opinion, the best way to organize this information.... so you can climb up (or down) the ladder depending on your needs and preferences.

Despite what marketers lead us to believe, effective DHT reducers (natural or conventional) don't need to cost a lot of money. But some "natural" options may not be as safe as we think.

So, spend some time educating yourself on lowering DHT! I hope this video helps you get started.

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0:00 – Intro
1:05 – Lowering DHT: Power Vs. Safety
3:43 – DHT Blocker #1 (Natural)
6:56 – DHT Blocker #2 (Prescription)
8:38 – DHT Blocker #3 (Natural)
12:09 – DHT Blocker #4 (Prescription)
16:04 – DHT Blocker #5 (Prescription)
17:08 – DHT Blocker #6 (Prescription)
18:42 – Final Thoughts

About Rob English:
-Editorial board member of Dermatology and Therapy
-Medical editor specializing in hair loss disorders

[HomeHax]

1. Saw palmetto (320mg daily in 2 doses)
2. Ketoconazole shampoo 2%
3. Herbal extracts (zinc etc)
4. Topical finasteride 1%
5. Oral finasteride
6. Oral Dutasteride

[Scorpjen]

Wow, finally a video where someone isn't bullshitting that TF is devoid of side effects! Great video!

[jamest]

I have been taking oral finasteride 1mg per day for over 2 years now. Zero side effects. My only regret is I wish I had started taking it much sooner than I did. When I purchased the first bottle I kept it in the cabinet for about 6 months too afraid to take a pill thinking it would destroy my life, reading all the others stories about side effects. Looking at the actual studies, reported side effects are about 2 percent which was the same as that experienced by the placibo group. So I started taking it and have never had an issue. It has stabilized my hair.

[Noori_]

Amazing hair serum. I have been using littleexxtra reactivaate hair serum for about a month now for my excessive hair fall issue. It is very effective for me. Additionally, new hairs are growing now. This is my 2nd bottle. Hair fall diminished instantly and new hair growth has begun now. Absolutely loving THE SERUM!

[DM-rcyu]

Man, I got into hair loss treatments 13 years ago when I discovered I was losing hair. Had severe side effects from fin and decided to just let it go. I see now that after all this time nothing has changed at all. Same treatments, same problems.

[ADBorrego]

This is the best channel for hair loss

[JD-frrm]

oral finestride and 5% monoxidyl definitely showed some improvement after 3-6 months (if taken/ applied daily) - however - the side affects hit me early on (1-3 weeks) and it was really disappointing as it does not affect all users - tiredness / aches and pains / and worse of all memory issues and depression .... it may work for you but it really does come at a high risk from my experience. Id rather have energy no aches and pains and a good memory and not be depressed than a head of hair.

[donnal]

Noticed my hair thinning in May 2023, and by July I can see more of my scalp mainly the front and top. Can’t pinpoint if it’s TE or something else. No genetic reason. I had a stressful family event last fall. It’s still a lingering stress. Got on minoxidil a week ago. Started microneedling today. Getting on nutrafol tomorrow 😅. And seeing my dermatologist next month to get a full bloodwork analysis etc done. I said all this because as stressful and near to tears I am about this sudden hair loss, your channel really helps keep me informed and somehow I feel comforted. So thank you. So much.

[tedantares]

The best piece of information for me in this video is that more than 320 mg of saw palmetto extract is the maximum useful daily amount.

[CredituR]

I think the majority of people who worry about Finasteride/Dutasteride side effects get spooked off too soon. When I first started taking Fin I had a side effect twice early on & then never again. For those who worry about sides I would take the doses for at least a good month before throwing in the towel. Of course if you're having bad side effects constantly I would stop also but I think too often people let one sign of a side effect scare them off when it wasn't going to end up being a normal occurence

[MattWinans]

Keep the awesome videos coming, Rob! Love the new YouTube channel!

[harveybearkitty]

Ive been using Nizoral ketoconazole with minoxidil and a dermaroller and I've seen great results

[mahatmagaand]

I am from India, I want to send you money for your service. I don’t have much but I want to show my gratitude for the objective knowledge you render.

[otaviomayrink]

Rob, you are the best! Brutally honest and rigorously scientific.

[Brabdog]

These side effects matter to guys more than the medical establishment realizes. A good friend of mine was taking Dutasteride for prostate enlargement issues and started growing breasts. Dropped it and said he’d rather use a catheter to pee.

[leandrolander]

I'm on my second month using dutasteride and I can tell you that it has a much better cost benefits than finasteride. In just two months I already see good results on my hair and with less side effects than when I took finasteride. Actually I had no side effects until now. The good thing about dutasteride is that it increases the testosterone leves by up to 23% according to researchs.
When I took finasteride it took 6 months to show the same results as I am now in two months with dutasteride. Let's see the outcome in the next months regarding results and possible side effects. I'm optimistic regarding that.

[SupriyaPanday]

I've experienced significant hair loss issues. I tested many hair serums. The trending ones and the products that influencers endorse, however none looks to work. The special wedding day is in 4 months and I was concerned a lot because my hair wasn’t looking good. I've came through this hair growth serum by reactivate littleexrta and I have been using it for the past month. I’ve noticed positive results, My hair is growing faster & Hairfall has lessened. Also, some white hairs have begun to turn black. I've apply it daily. It’s a necessary recommend serum for everyone who deals with hair loss.

[berlinblast]

This presentation format is very good. Thank you for the concise and well presented content. :)

[jimb]

Dude, you should never recommend dutasteride. My GP gave that to me and said, " this will prevent you from ever getting Prostate cancer." I started to realize months later that my labido had decreased, and that my semen was almost nothing. I went to a Urologist who took me off dutasteride and a month later, my hair started falling out in handfuls. I was forced to go back on it, or lose my hair. Now, my labido is zero and I'm stuck with this delema. Don't use this as a DHT blocker for hair growth. Before this, I was losing no hair.

[Psixzm]

I had side effect from oral finasteride and minoxidil. Taken for 6 month hair regrew. Side effects lowered my sex drive, added brain fog, indecisiveness. I decided it is better to go bald than be a weak sack. three years later decided to give a go to topical minoxidil 15%, topical finasteride 1%. Now using it for two months, no noticable side effects, hair are growing back.