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a synthetic estrogen used topically as an anti-androgen
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a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Male Pseudohermaphroditism Due to 17β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Deficiency: Studies on the Natural History of the Defect and Effect of Androgens on Gender Role
Masculinization in affected individuals occurs gradually after puberty due to hormone changes.
research Cutaneous Androgen Metabolism: Basic Research And Clinical Perspectives
Creating stronger blockers for skin enzymes might lead to better treatment for conditions like acne and excessive hair growth.
research Expression of mRNA for Androgen Receptor, 5α-Reductase, and 17β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase in Human Dermal Papilla Cells
Hair sensitivity to androgens is partly controlled by specific enzyme expressions in different hair areas.
research 5α-Reductase Activity in the Human Hair Follicle Concentrates in the Dermal Papilla
The enzyme that changes testosterone to a stronger form is mostly found in the part of the hair follicle called the dermal papilla.
research Steroid 17β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Deficiency in Man: An Inherited Form of Male Pseudohermaphroditism
Affected males are born with ambiguous genitalia, raised as females, but develop male traits at puberty due to enzyme deficiency.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 1 year Progress: Fin + Oral Min 5mg
A user's experience with finasteride and oral minoxidil for treating hair loss, which resulted in great regrowth and improved mental state. Other users asked questions about their own experiences with the treatments.
community A concise, easy-to-understand post on Androgenic Alopecia theory and its practical applications
The mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia and practical applications of treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, scalp massages, anti-fungals, progesterone, estrogen, PPAR-γ activators, reducing oxidative stress, and scalp exercises. It explains why DHT is important in AA and how other factors might be involved such as hypoxia, increased DKK-1 expression, morphological changes to the scalp, skull growth during childhood/puberty, and blood flow.
community Estradiol (E2), Testosterone and DHT levels after 1 month on Dutasteride
Dutasteride and finasteride are used for hair loss, affecting hormone levels like DHT and testosterone. Hormone balance is crucial, as changes can lead to side effects such as increased estradiol and potential hair loss.
community How is dht not beneficial to you?
DHT is important for sexual function and mood, but finasteride and dutasteride can reduce DHT, causing side effects like reduced libido and erectile dysfunction. These treatments are effective for hair loss, but their impact on DHT leads to debate.
community 16 months finasteride progress but slowly losing hair again
A 21-year-old male experienced initial success with finasteride for 16 months but is now losing hair again. He is considering switching to dutasteride and adding oral minoxidil, while also investigating environmental and health factors.