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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Synthesis and 5α-Reductase Inhibitory Activity of C21 Steroids Having 1,4-Diene or 4,6-Diene 20-Ones and 4-Azasteroid 20-Oximes
Three specific 4-azasteroid-2-oximes showed strong enzyme inhibition, but less than finasteride.
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research Effect of C-Ring Modifications in Benzo[c]quinolizin-3-ones, New Selective Inhibitors of Human 5α-Reductase 1
Changing the C-ring structure in certain compounds can make them better at blocking a specific human enzyme.
research Steroid 5α-Reductase Inhibition by Polymethoxyflavones
Certain natural compounds can block an enzyme linked to prostate enlargement and hair loss, showing potential for new treatments.
research Caffeic Acid N-[3,5-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl] Amide as a Non-Steroidal Inhibitor for Steroid 5α-Reductase Type 1 Using a Human Keratinocyte Cell-Based Assay and Molecular Dynamics
Compound 4 is a promising treatment for hair loss with low toxicity.
research Steroidal 5α-Reductase and 17α-Hydroxylase/17,20-Lyase (CYP17) Inhibitors Useful in the Treatment of Prostatic Diseases
Certain drugs that block specific enzymes can help treat prostate diseases.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Finasteride, dutasteride, and oral min- My experience
User took Fin for 3 years, Dut for 7 months, and oral Min for 2 months without side effects. Fin stopped hair loss for 2 years, Dut maintained hair, and oral Min regrew thinning hair.
community 4 Months 5mg daily oral minoxidil revival from the grave
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 5 mg daily oral minoxidil and ketoconazole shampoo, improving from Norwood 3 to Norwood 2. They recommend starting treatment early, noting reduced shedding and stable results.
community 4 weeks in (dutasteride only).
A user experienced hairline improvement after four weeks on 1.5mg dutasteride but had side effects like reduced libido and sensitive nipples. They plan to switch to finasteride to manage these side effects.
community 4 months topical fin and min. So far so good.
A 44-year-old user experienced hair regrowth using a topical spray combining 0.3% finasteride and 7% minoxidil after switching from oral finasteride due to side effects. The user reported noticeable improvements in hair thickness after four months without any side effects from the topical treatment.
community 4 months on Topical 5%min + 0.1% Fin, pictures of wet hair under direct light
The user experienced hair regrowth using a topical solution containing 5% minoxidil and 0.1% finasteride, despite an initial shedding phase. They reported no side effects and noted significant improvement in hair density, particularly around the crown area.