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a natural and far less effective alternative to Finasteride
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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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acid used for antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and anti-androgenic properties
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herb and oil with stimulant, circulatory, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties
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research 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitory Potential of Solanum Nigrum for Alopecia Management
Solanum nigrum may help treat hair loss.
research Testosterone 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitory Active Constituents of Piper Nigrum Leaf
Black pepper leaf extract contains compounds that can block testosterone effects and promote hair growth.
research Antioxidant and 5α-Reductase Inhibitory Activity of Momordica Charantia Extract, and Development and Characterization of Microemulsion
Bitter melon extract may help prevent hair loss and can be used in cosmetic products.
research Standardization of Amarantha Hair Oil with Special Reference to Identification of β-Sitosterol as Major Component Having 5α-Reductase Inhibitory Activity/Hair Growth Promoting Activity
Amarantha hair oil contains β-sitosterol, which helps promote hair growth.
research Evaluation of 5α-Reductase Inhibitory Activity of Certain Herbs Useful as Antiandrogens
Some herbs show promise as antiandrogenic agents.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity DHT and 5AR respect post, it's importance within the brain
The conversation discusses whether to use finasteride for hair loss, considering its role in inhibiting DHT and 5AR, which can affect brain function and mood. Some users report anxiety and depression from finasteride, while others do not experience these side effects and emphasize the importance of DHT for brain and prostate health.
community Topical Finasteride Doesn't Directly Reduce 5ar Enzyme on Scalp
Topical Finasteride doesn't directly reduce 5ar enzyme on scalp and has the same mechanism as oral, needing to go through the liver. Users debate the accuracy of this information and discuss various studies and experiences.
community A hair model who does beauty ads and has 3 million followers claims he went from almost a Norwood 3 to a perfect hairline in 8 months on only Minoxidil and Rosemary oil. Curious, what are people’s thoughts?
This conversation discusses the results of a model who claims he went from almost a Norwood 3 to a perfect hairline in 8 months using only Minoxidil and Rosemary oil. The replies suggest that this could be realistic but long-term results would require additional treatments like finasteride or other medications to prevent further hair loss.
community FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor
FCE 28260 (PNU 156765), an under-explored 5α-reductase inhibitor, showcases promising results in research by Giudici et al., outperforming well-known treatments like Finasteride in reducing the conversion of testosterone to DHT. Its superior efficacy, demonstrated through lower IC50 values in both natural and human recombinant enzyme studies, suggests it could offer more effective management of DHT-related conditions. Additionally, its lower molecular weight hints at better potential for topical application, potentially offering advantages in treating conditions such as androgenic alopecia. Despite its potential, it has not advanced in development, possibly due to financial limitations, leaving its therapeutic prospects and side effect profile largely unexplored.
community Theoretically won't this be better than finasteride? Azelaic acid + zinc
The conversation discusses using zinc sulphate and azelaic acid to inhibit 5 alpha-reductase activity, which could potentially treat androgen-related skin conditions like hair loss. Combining these with vitamin B6 could enhance the effect, potentially offering an alternative to finasteride.