Low libido with topical DHT blocker?

Question

I've been using a topical DHT blocker on my face, with a green tea cream, I haven't really noticed any changes in my libido (then again, I haven't really had the chance to get aroused since I used the cream) but can it have an effect on my libido?

Answer 1

Sometimes, but not usually. Libido is complicated and it includes but is not limited to dopamine, estrogen and testosterone. DHT is a stronger form of testosterone. Some people lose all their libido from DHT blockers, but those few probably didn't have any dopamine, estrogen or non-DHT testosterone left. On the flipside I'm using a DHT blocker and my libido is still off the charts for other reasons.



Keep yourself in at least halfway decent health with a varied diet of whole foods, especially whole grains/nuts/beans/seeds for the B vitamins to make your other hormones and I doubt you'll have any issues.



Merlin has a good point too but I mean even if you accidentally used too much I still doubt you'd have any problems.

Answer 2

Topical Dht Blocker

Answer 3

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Dihydrotestosterone (commonly abbreviated to DHT), or 5α-dihydrotestosterone (5α-DHT), also known as androstanolone (5α-androstan-17β-ol-3-one) as well as 17β-hydroxy-5α-androstan-3-one, is a sex steroid and androgen hormone. The enzyme 5α-reductase synthesizes DHT in the prostate, testes, hair follicles, and adrenal glands. This enzyme reduces the 4,5 double-bond of the hormone testosterone. In men, approximately 5% of testosterone undergoes 5α-reduction to form the more potent androgen, dihydrotestosterone. DHT... Read More »

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Answer 4

Well @Barcode has supplied you with the biochemistry

but hasn't answered your question = LOL.



Reducing DHT may reduce libido

HOWEVER = you are applying a topical product to the

hair follicles on your face to reduce sebum production.



I doubt if amount absorbed would make much difference.



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