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    Glossary5α-reductase inhibitors

    block enzyme converting testosterone to hair-loss-causing DHT

    5α-reductase inhibitors, also known as 5-ARIs, are medications that block the enzyme 5α-reductase. This enzyme converts testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone that can contribute to conditions like male pattern baldness and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). By inhibiting this enzyme, 5-ARIs can help reduce hair loss and shrink an enlarged prostate.

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      Selective Non-Steroidal Inhibitors of 5α-Reductase Type 1

      research Selective Non-Steroidal Inhibitors of 5α-Reductase Type 1

      49 citations, January 2004 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/˜The œJournal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology”
      Selective non-steroidal inhibitors of 5α-reductase type 1 can help treat DHT-related disorders.

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      community We need actual hair loss studies on Epristeride

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 2 months ago
      Epristeride is a selective 5 alpha reductase type 2 inhibitor that may reduce scalp DHT similarly to finasteride, with potentially fewer side effects. It is suggested that combining epristeride with finasteride or dutasteride could enhance hair loss treatment effectiveness.