The Role of 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibition in Suppressing Progression of Male Androgenetic Alopecia and the Potential Application of Saw Palmetto Extracts

    October 2023 in “ Annales Academiae Medicae Silesiensis ”
    Marcin Piwecki, Alicia L. Urban, Jolanta Pełszyńska
    Studysummary In this paper, the authors detailed the role of 5-α-reductase in male androgenetic alopecia and discussed potential inhibitors like saw palmetto extracts, suggesting further investigation into their effects on hair follicles and associated biological processes.
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