The mechanism of androgenic alopecia
    10/2/2025

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    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    PP405 →

    mitochondrial pyruvate carrier (MPC) inhibitor by Pelage in early trials

    Ketoconazole →

    antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo

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    DHT may inhibit hair growth by affecting mitochondrial function, leading to hair follicle miniaturization. Treatments like minoxidil and PP405 may promote hair growth by altering metabolic pathways, potentially counteracting DHT's effects.
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