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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch 5-Alpha-Reductase 2 Inhibition Impairs Brain Defeminization of Male Rats: Reproductive Aspects
5alpha-reductase 2 is crucial for proper male brain development and sexual differentiation.
research Bioprospecting of Potential Inhibitors of 5alpha Reductase 2 from Relevant Ethno-Pharmacological Plants via In Silico Techniques
Three natural compounds from Ghanaian plants may help treat BPH and alopecia.
research The 5alpha-Reductase Type 1, But Not Type 2, Gene Is Expressed in Anagen Hairs Plucked from the Vertex Area of the Scalp of Hirsute Women and Normal Individuals
The gene SDR5A1 is found in scalp hair of both hirsute and normal individuals, but it does not explain differences in hair growth.
research Cloning, Expression, and Characterization of Rhesus Macaque Types 1 and 2 5alpha-Reductase: Evidence for Mechanism-Based Inhibition by Finasteride
Finasteride inhibits enzyme activity in rhesus macaques, suggesting they're useful for evaluating similar drugs.
research Morphology of the Testis and the Epididymis in Rats with Dihydrotestosterone Deficiency
DHT deficiency in rats reduces sperm content and affects testis structure over time.
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5 / 402 resultscommunity Update: A New Therapeutic Channel - Hair Follicle Glucose Metabolism
Hair loss can be treated by correcting glucose metabolism in hair follicles and using equol as a safer DHT blocker. Production of these treatments is starting soon, and a Discord channel is available for more information.
community COMPLETE OVERVIEW of the Treatment of androgenetic alopecia in men
Male androgenetic alopecia is commonly treated with topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, both requiring continuous use. Other options include hair restoration surgery, dutasteride, light therapy, and camouflaging agents.
community Hair loss causes are still a myth.
The conversation discusses the complexity of hair loss causes, suggesting that DHT sensitivity alone doesn't fully explain it. Treatments mentioned include finasteride and dutasteride.
community I have been on finasteride for 9 months. (6 months on 0.25 mg, 3 months into 0.5 mg daily) here are the progress pictures.
A user shared progress pictures after 9 months on finasteride, starting with 0.25 mg and increasing to 0.5 mg daily, noting improved hair density, especially at the crown, with initial side effects that resolved after the first month. The discussion includes user experiences with finasteride, concerns about side effects, and alternative treatments like rosemary oil and platelet-rich plasma therapy.
community Dutasteride is my last Hope ??
User tried topical and oral finasteride and oral minoxidil for hair loss without success. ButterscotchSea3159 suggests using Dutasteride, oral minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, microneedling, and possibly RU for better results.