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    5. Comparison of Finasteride (Proscar®) and Serenoa repens (Permixon®) in the Inhibition of 5-Alpha Reductase in Healthy Male Volunteers European Urology · 1994 · 73 citations
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    10. The effect of finasteride, a 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor, on scalp skin testosterone and dihydrotestosterone concentrations in patients with male pattern baldness. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism · 1994 · 59 citations
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    1. 5 alpha reductase type 1 is in brain tissue producing the main endogenous gabaergic allopregnanolone, not 2. How can finasteride as a 5ar2 lower that? Reddit · 3 Oct 2024
    2. Which Saw Palmetto is good for blocking 5 alpha reductase, Serenoa repens or Chamaerops humilis? Reddit · 26 Jun 2020
    3. Does anyone know about the mechanism between creatine and 5-alpha reductase? Reddit · 25 Mar 2019
    4. Does caffeine inhibit 5-α-reductase? Reddit · 27 Dec 2019
    5. 17-alpha-estradiol/Alfatradiol how does it Work for Hair loss? Reddit · 17 Dec 2024
    6. Mechanism of action of alfatradiol (17 alpha estradiol) Reddit · 29 May 2024
    7. Approximation of Scalp DHT Suppression Between 0.05 mg to 2.5 mg Reddit · 28 Jan 2024
    8. fin 0.5 mg everday 6 months update Reddit · 10 Nov 2023
    9. I've been afraid to start Finasteride treatment for 5 years, on it for 2 weeks, regret that hadn't started it earlier and here's my story Reddit · 28 Sept 2021
    10. 4 months on oral dutasteride + one month and 3 weeks on topical minoxidil 5% Reddit · 23 May 2026
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    1. Dutasteride 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that blocks both enzyme types, a stronger DHT blocker than finasteride
    2. Finasteride Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically
    3. Saw Palmetto Palm-berry extract taken as a supplement
    4. Azelaic Acid Acid used in acne and rosacea creams
    5. Rosemary Herb whose oil is used in hair care
    6. Neem Oil Oil from the neem tree, used in traditional remedies
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