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    Glossary17α-estradiol (alpha-estradiol)

    stereoisomer of estradiol studied for treating hair loss

    17α-estradiol, also known as 17-alpha-estradiol, is a stereoisomer of the hormone estradiol. Unlike its more common counterpart, 17β-estradiol, 17α-estradiol has weaker estrogenic activity but has been studied for its potential benefits in treating conditions like androgenic alopecia (hair loss) due to its ability to modulate androgen metabolism.

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      community DHT/Testosterone levels in scalp Fin VS Dut.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  60 upvotes 4 months ago
      Dutasteride raises scalp testosterone by 99%, which may not be ideal for those sensitive to all androgens. Some argue finasteride's balancing act might be better, while others believe dutasteride is superior for hair regrowth.

      community Mechanism of action of alfatradiol (17 alpha estradiol)

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses the mechanism of action of alfatradiol (17 alpha estradiol) in treating hair loss. It explores theories that it either inhibits 5 alpha reductase to prevent T->DHT conversion or aromatizes scalp T into 17-alpha-estradiol to save hair.

      community The first three months on minoxidil 2%

      in Is this regrowth?  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user noticed hair thinning and has been using a treatment with minoxidil 2%, hydrocortisone butyrate, and 17 alpha estradiol for three months, seeing some regrowth. The user had dermatitis, now cured, which worsened the hair loss.

      community I think we all hop on estrogen. It's the only angle

      in Satire  83 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation humorously discusses hair loss treatments, including Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and topical 17 alpha estradiol, with some users joking about transitioning to female to avoid baldness. The overall tone is satirical, emphasizing self-acceptance and the lengths people might consider for hair restoration.