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research Steroidogenesis of the Testis: New Genes and Pathways
New genes and pathways are important for testosterone production and male sexual development.
research Topical Finasteride Therapy in Hirsutism
Topical finasteride may help treat facial hirsutism in women.
research Effect of Perfluorooctanesulfonate Exposure on Steroid Hormone Levels and Steroidogenic Enzyme Activities in Juvenile Silurana Tropicalis
PFOS exposure disrupts hormone levels and enzyme activities in juvenile frogs, affecting males and females differently.
research 11α-Hydroxyprogesterone, a Potent 11β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Inhibitor, Is Metabolized by Steroid-5α-Reductase and Cytochrome P450 17α-Hydroxylase/17,20-Lyase to Produce C11α-Derivatives of 21-Deoxycortisol and 11-Hydroxyandrostenedione In Vitro
11α-Hydroxyprogesterone is changed into different substances by certain enzymes and may play a role in prostate cancer.
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Certain drugs that block specific enzymes can help treat prostate diseases.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Minoxidil is a 5ar inhibitor according to research
Minoxidil may inhibit androgen receptors and affect hormonal pathways, potentially explaining its effectiveness in treating androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Users discuss its varying effectiveness on scalp versus facial hair and note fewer side effects with topical use compared to oral.
community Anyone else find it funny all of us on here stress about hair loss daily and take pills for it and take time everyday to apply minoxidil or RU meanwhile we all have friends who don’t even think about hairloss rocking their perfect NW0 hairlines and thick hair?
People on a forum are discussing the irony of stressing over hair loss and using treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride, while others have naturally perfect hair without any effort. They share personal experiences and acknowledge that everyone has insecurities, with some accepting their situation and others finding it frustrating.
community Starting on finasteride at 17.
A 17-year-old is considering starting finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, despite concerns about potential side effects and the impact on development. The user is advised to check if puberty is complete and to consider using only minoxidil until adulthood.
community Is 3-Month Shedding Normal on 1mg Fin & 2.5mg Min? [Started Mid-July]
Shedding for a few months is normal when starting 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil. It indicates the treatments are working, and hair growth should stabilize over time.
community Should I combine topical finasteride with oral finasteride/dutasteride?
The conversation discusses combining topical finasteride with oral finasteride or dutasteride for hair loss treatment. It also mentions using minoxidil, oral dutasteride, and other supplements like biotin and ketoconazole for better hair health.