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    GlossaryAndrogen Receptor Gene

    encodes a protein that binds male hormones like testosterone

    The Androgen Receptor Gene (AR Gene) is a gene located on the X chromosome that encodes the androgen receptor, a protein that binds to androgens, which are male hormones like testosterone. This receptor plays a crucial role in the development and maintenance of male characteristics, and mutations in the AR gene can lead to conditions such as androgen insensitivity syndrome and contribute to hair loss disorders like androgenetic alopecia.

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

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      highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects

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      a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement

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

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      research compound made to degrade androgen receptors in scalp

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      community To all the young non-responders out there

      in Update  120 upvotes   1 year ago
      A 21 year old who has been taking various treatments for hair loss such as dutasteride, RU58841, minoxidil and finasteride with no results. Other users share their experiences of dealing with hair loss at an early age and offer advice on how to cope.

      community DHT levels after 4 weeks of Fina and 8 weeks of Fina + 4 weeks of Duta

      in Update  38 upvotes   5 years ago
      The user reported early stage diffuse hair thinning and increased DHT levels after 4 weeks on Finasteride and 8 weeks on Finasteride plus 4 weeks on Dutasteride, despite the medications being authentic and stored properly. They are considering increasing their Dutasteride dosage due to the lack of side effects and are unsure if the treatment is helping their hair.

      community Hair loss causes are still a myth.

      in Chat  18 upvotes   2 years ago
      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 New and Interesting HairLoss Studies/Papers/Reviews

      in Treatment  43 upvotes   4 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.