My Female HairDX Test Showed Sensitivity to Testosterone

Hair Dx test (female)..

I have a 2 part question.

1. What does it mean if the results indicate that a person has the gene that shows sensitivity to testosterone but not the gene for Androgen Alopecia?

2. Does finastride cause initial shedding? If so, what % of people usually get it.

Thank you

I’m guessing you’re talking about the Genetic Test for Female Androgen Sensitivity, but what does sensitivity to testosterone really mean? It does not mean you are necessarily a candidate for finasteride. Remember that finasteride is NOT approved for women, so I would talk to the doctor that conducted the HairDX test and discuss these results and treatment plans.

There’s generally no shedding phase from finasteride, but some have reported it through this site. It’s not common and I don’t have percentages available.