17-alpha-estradiol/Alfatradiol how does it Work for Hair loss? 12/17/2024
17-alpha-estradiol may work for hair loss by inhibiting 5-alpha reductase, similar to finasteride. It might lower testosterone in the scalp, reducing DHT conversion.
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