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      research Hair aging and anti-aging

      3 citations , October 2007 in “Expert Review of Dermatology”
      This review discusses the biological and cosmetic aspects of hair aging and reports no new clinical results; it highlights current treatments and future research directions to address both aging factors.

      research Antiandrogens and Androgen Inhibitors

      November 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      This source outlines various antiandrogen and androgen inhibitor drugs used to treat cutaneous disorders of hyperandrogenism, detailing their mechanisms, uses, dosages, and side effects, with emphasis on spironolactone, finasteride, dutasteride, and oral contraceptives.

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      learn Dutasteride

      5-alpha reductase inhibitor that blocks both enzyme types, a stronger DHT blocker than finasteride

      learn Finasteride

      Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically
      • Finasteride for alopecia: the definitive guide to using it correctly. Finasteride 1 mg daily blocks DHT and, in trials, slowed hair loss in most men over 6 to 12 months, though some men do not respond and the benefit lasts only while the drug is taken. It is prescription-only, carries a pregnancy contraindication, and has reported sexual, mood, breast and semen side effects, some of which men report continuing after stopping.

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      a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor