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Glossary5α-reductase

enzyme converting testosterone into potent dihydrotestosterone (DHT)

5α-reductase is an enzyme that converts testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a more potent androgen hormone. This enzyme plays a significant role in various biological processes, including the development of male characteristics and the regulation of hair growth. Inhibitors of 5α-reductase, such as finasteride, are commonly used to treat conditions like male pattern baldness and benign prostatic hyperplasia.

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Increased Scalp Skin and Serum 5a-Reductase Reduced Androgens in a Man Relevant to the Acquired Progressive Kinky Hair Disorder and Developing Androgenetic Alopecia

research Increased Scalp Skin and Serum 5a-Reductase Reduced Androgens in a Man Relevant to the Acquired Progressive Kinky Hair Disorder and Developing Androgenetic Alopecia

11 citations, September 1997 in “Archives of Dermatology”

Reduced androgens linked to kinky hair disorder and hair loss; 5a-reductase inhibitors may help.

research Is There an Association Between 5α-Reductase Inhibitors and Metabolic Syndrome? A Narrative Review of the Literature

June 2024 in “Reviews on Recent Clinical Trials”

Finasteride and dutasteride may cause metabolic issues like liver disease and diabetes.

research Screening 5α-Reductase Inhibitors from Plant Extraction for Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia In Vitro

January 2010 in “Research and Practice on Chinese Medicines”

Coffee extract and caffeotannic acid can help treat hair loss.

research Dihydrotestosterone Stimulates 5α-Reductase Activity in Pubic Skin Fibroblasts

57 citations, February 1983 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism”

Dihydrotestosterone increases the activity of an enzyme in pubic skin cells that converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone.

research Influence of 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Usage on the Reproductive Function of Married Men

June 2018 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine”

Finasteride does not negatively affect male reproductive function.

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community From the research study: "Dihydrotestosterone and the concept of 5a-reductase inhibition in human benign prostatic hyperplasia" - G. Bartsch, R.S. Rittmaster, H. Klocker (2002) in the "World Journal of Urology".

in Research/Science 23 upvotes 2 years ago

Dutasteride is a stronger 5AR inhibitor than finasteride and can significantly lower DHT levels. Reduced doses of dutasteride may lower side effects.

community A repository of links to current scientific research and findings into the nature of and relating to side-effects for Finasteride/Dutasteride/5a-reductase inhibitors.

in Finasteride 17 upvotes 5 years ago

Finasteride and dutasteride, used for hair loss, can cause sexual dysfunction, depression, and suicidal thoughts, with some effects persisting after stopping. The post stresses the importance of being aware of these risks.

community Massive study on finasteride side effects released

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 83 upvotes 1 year ago

The release of a study on 5a-reductase inhibitors (finasteride and dutasteride) which showed an increased risk of depression, dementia, decreased libido, and reduced semen load as potential side effects; discussion around other forms of hair loss treatments such as topical minoxidil, RU58841, or opting to accept baldness; and advice to consider professional help for deeper issues related to hair loss.

community Mechanism of action of alfatradiol (17 alpha estradiol)

in Research/Science 6 upvotes 5 months ago

The conversation discusses the mechanism of action of alfatradiol (17 alpha estradiol) in treating hair loss. It explores theories that it either inhibits 5 alpha reductase to prevent T->DHT conversion or aromatizes scalp T into 17-alpha-estradiol to save hair.

community Meta analysis: Topical or mesotherapy dutasteride is more effective than topical finasteride in the treatment of AGA in men

in Research/Science 19 upvotes 2 years ago

Topical Dutasteride is more effective than topical Finasteride for treating AGA in men, with fewer side effects. Mesotherapy with Dutasteride, administered every 3 months, shows promising results for hair regrowth and maintenance without daily routines or significant side effects.

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