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research Contraindicated Use of 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors in Women
The document concludes that women should not use 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors due to the risk of birth defects and limited effectiveness.
research Drug-Induced Gynecomastia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials
Certain drugs, especially antiandrogens and spironolactone, significantly increase the risk of gynecomastia.
research Fetal Alpha 5-Reductase Val89Leu Mutation Is Associated With Late Miscarriage
A certain mutation in the fetal alpha 5-reductase gene is linked to a higher risk of late miscarriage.
research Consequences of Steroid-5α-Reductase Deficiency and Inhibition in Vertebrates
Lack or blocking of SRD5a, a key component in hormone creation, can lead to conditions like pseudohermaphrodism and affect hair growth, bone mass, muscle strength, and reproductive health. More research is needed on its regulation from fertilization to adulthood.
research New Progesterone Esters as 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
Some new progesterone derivatives are better at blocking testosterone conversion than a common drug.
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5 / 504 resultscommunity I think I’m on to something
The user shared their personal experience with hair loss, hormone imbalances, and treatments including testosterone boosters, natural estrogen blockers, and DHEA. They suggest that low-dose finasteride and natural hormone therapy could reduce hair loss with fewer side effects.
community Bro in law. Gave up because he hated dermarolling and genuinely didn't care about going bald, which he suits.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatment using 1ml of minoxidil twice daily and a 1.5mm dermaroller once a week. One person suggests considering finasteride, while another emphasizes the importance of microneedling in maintaining hair growth.
community Any user of eucapil who got sides ?
User wants to try Eucapil for hair loss but experienced side effects from finasteride. Seeks feedback on Eucapil's potential side effects.
community Guy switched back to fin after Dut destroyed his hair (photo proof)
A person experienced hair loss after switching from finasteride to dutasteride and returned to finasteride, adding oral minoxidil. Dutasteride may increase scalp testosterone, worsening hair loss for some individuals.
community FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor
FCE 28260 (PNU 156765), an under-explored 5α-reductase inhibitor, showcases promising results in research by Giudici et al., outperforming well-known treatments like Finasteride in reducing the conversion of testosterone to DHT. Its superior efficacy, demonstrated through lower IC50 values in both natural and human recombinant enzyme studies, suggests it could offer more effective management of DHT-related conditions. Additionally, its lower molecular weight hints at better potential for topical application, potentially offering advantages in treating conditions such as androgenic alopecia. Despite its potential, it has not advanced in development, possibly due to financial limitations, leaving its therapeutic prospects and side effect profile largely unexplored.