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    GlossaryAndrogen Metabolism

    process of producing, converting, and breaking down male hormones

    Androgen metabolism refers to the process by which the body produces, converts, and breaks down androgens, which are male sex hormones like testosterone. This process involves various enzymes that regulate the levels and activity of these hormones, impacting functions such as hair growth, muscle development, and reproductive health.

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      a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement

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      highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects

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      a nonsteroidal anti-androgen, most commonly used orally for women

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

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      powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women

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      community How to know if shedding is from tren or minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user started using trenbolone and minoxidil simultaneously and experienced increased hair shedding, unsure which is causing it. Replies suggest both drugs could cause hair loss, with one advising to stop trenbolone to protect hair and another indicating minoxidil is unlikely the cause due to the timing.

      community Androgen degraders for hair loss

      in Research/Science  62 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses androgen receptor degraders for hair loss, highlighting their potential advantages over traditional AR blockers like RU58841 and pyrilutamide. Concerns about the safety and cost of these treatments are also mentioned.