A systematic bro-science review of DHT, 5AR, neurosteroids, sexual health and 5AR inhibitors Research/Science 9/18/2022
Hair loss treatments, specifically 5AR inhibitors, can impact neurosteroids and sexual health. The effects of topical fin/dut on tissue-specific DHT levels are unclear.
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