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community Dutasteride might be better for your hairline. Some people have more type 1 5AR activity in their scalp than others.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 52 upvotes 3 years ago

Dutasteride might be better for hairline due to varying levels of 5AR activity in scalps. Genetic tests can determine if finasteride is enough or if dutasteride is needed.

community 5ar Type I in the frontal hair follicles - Dutasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 21 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses that dutasteride may be more effective than finasteride for frontal hair loss due to higher 5ar Type 1 enzyme activity in that area. Some users question the validity of this information, while others confirm it with additional sources.

community Fluridil degrades the androgen receptor.

in Research/Science 12 upvotes 1 year ago

Fluridil degrades androgen receptors, which are prevalent in the scalp and other tissues. People with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) may have higher expression of these receptors and 5AR activity in affected scalp areas.

community Minoxidil is a 5ar inhibitor according to research

150 upvotes 11 months ago

Minoxidil may inhibit androgen receptors and affect hormonal pathways, potentially explaining its effectiveness in treating androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Users discuss its varying effectiveness on scalp versus facial hair and note fewer side effects with topical use compared to oral.

community 5-Months Update: Minoxidil + Red Light Therapy + Lifestyle Changes

1023 upvotes 1 year ago

The user reported positive hair regrowth after 5 months using Minoxidil, red light therapy, and lifestyle changes, including dietary improvements and stress reduction. They chose natural supplements like saw palmetto and beta-sitosterol over pharmaceutical DHT inhibitors like finasteride.

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research Design, synthesis and biological evaluation of novel androst-3,5-diene-3-carboxylic acid derivatives as inhibitors of 5α-reductase type 1 and 2

8 citations , June 2017 in “Steroids”

This study evaluated novel steroid compounds for their ability to inhibit 5α-reductase, showing that compound 16a significantly reduced rat prostate weight more than epristeride and exhibited excellent in vitro inhibitory potency, indicating its potential as a lead candidate for further benign prostatic hyperplasia drug research.

research The medicinal activity of lyophilized aqueous seed extract of Lepidium sativum L. in an androgenic alopecia model

May 2023 in “Scientific Reports”

This study found that Lepidium sativum seed extract showed potential in treating alopecia in rats by reducing 5(alpha)-dihydrotestosterone levels and improving hair length compared to minoxidil.

research Synthesis and Study of Some 17a-aza-D-homo Steroids as 5α-Reductase Inhibitors

1 citations , October 2020 in “Current Drug Discovery Technologies”

This study investigated various synthesized 5-reductase inhibitors and found that compound 6 had the highest anti-androgenic activity and receptor affinity compared to finasteride, showing potential due to its improved efficacy and bioavailability for further research in treating lower urinary tract symptoms.

research The novel drug CS-891 inhibits 5alpha-reductase activity in freshly isolated dermal papilla of human hair follicles.

3 citations , December 2000 in “PubMed”

This study reports that the compound CS-891 can inhibit 5alpha-reductase activity in the dermal papillae of human hair follicles, suggesting potential for treating androgenetic alopecia.

research Improvement of Hair Loss by a Persimmon Leaf, Green Tea, and Sophora Fruit Extract Complex (BLH308)

2 citations , August 2022 in “Korean journal of medicinal crop science/Han-gug yagyong jagmul hag-hoeji”

This study investigated the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of the plant extract BLH308 and its potential to reduce hair loss, showing significant antioxidant activity in vitro.

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