Wouldn’t a PSA Test Show Propecia Sensitivity?

Doc,

Why would you need to take a HairDX test to test DHT sensitivity to Propecia. Wouldn’t a PSA test tell you that? Propecia dropped my PSA around 66% so I know my DHT is definitely sensitive to the drug. On the other hand after a year on the medication I haven’t seen any positive effect. I would have expected a connection, but apparently there isn’t one. At least in my case.

That may be why you should consider the HairDX Finasteride Response test, because if it shows that you are not sensitive to Propecia, maybe conditions might be reasonable to consider Avodart (something I rarely prescribe). As you are not one of my patients and I have not examined you, I would not be in a position to assess your situation. Why is your PSA elevated? Do you have prostate cancer? Elevated PSA levels may indicate prostate cancer (or did I get the wrong message about your PSA)?

There is no connection between PSA and DHT other than that testosterone is produced by the testicles and then broken down by the body to make DHT.