research Dihydrotestosterone Stimulates 5α-Reductase Activity in Pubic Skin Fibroblasts
Dihydrotestosterone increases the activity of an enzyme in pubic skin cells that converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone.
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research Targeting JAK/STAT and Wnt/Beta-Catenin Pathways and 5-Alpha-Reductase Activity to Develop an Effective Anti-Hair Loss Product
The lotion with specific plant extracts effectively increased hair growth and improved hair cycle in subjects after 3 months.
research Therapeutic Effect of Nepenthes Kampotiana Lecomte Ethanol Extract on Androgenic Alopecia through the Inhibition of Apoptosis and 5α-Reductase Activity
Nepenthes kampotiana extract can potentially prevent hair loss and could be an effective treatment for common baldness.
research Identification of a New Plant Extract for Androgenic Alopecia Treatment Using a Non-Radioactive Human Hair Dermal Papilla Cell-Based Assay
A new plant extract from Avicennia marina could potentially be used to treat common hair loss.
research Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Male pattern baldness involves hormone-related hair thinning, shorter hair, and inflammation.
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5 / 151 resultscommunity 4 years of dutasteride monotherapy
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user experienced noticeable regrowth of hair after using dutasteride as a single treatment for about 1.5 years. No before photos were available.
community Finasteride affects both 5a reductase and 5b reductase
Finasteride not only inactivates the 5a reductase enzyme but also affects the 5b reductase enzyme in a dose-dependent manner, which can impact sexual behavior and brain activity. The user experienced significant hair regrowth and side effects on 1mg of finasteride, which diminished after reducing the dose to 0.5mg, leading to no side effects and further hair improvement.
community Increased adipose tissue (being overweight) in males may increase likelyhood of finasterde side effects
Being overweight may increase finasteride side effects due to higher aromatase activity converting testosterone to estradiol. Maintaining a healthy weight could reduce these side effects.
community where does the renewed spironolactone hype come from?
Topical spironolactone is gaining attention as an alternative hair loss treatment, but it's not as effective as other options like finasteride. Oral spironolactone can cause side effects in men, and there are better topical alternatives like RU, Pyril, and CB.
community How effective is spironolactone?
A 21-year-old MTF individual is experiencing rapid hair thinning and is currently on estradiol valerate. They are inquiring about the effectiveness of spironolactone for hair loss, despite being aware of its serious side effects.