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    GlossaryDihydrotestosterone (DHT)

    potent androgen hormone derived from testosterone

    Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is a potent androgen hormone derived from testosterone through the action of the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase. It plays a crucial role in the development of male characteristics and is also implicated in conditions like androgenic alopecia (male pattern baldness) and benign prostatic hyperplasia.

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      a novel topical treatment that inhibits DHT on androgen receptors

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

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      compound from cruciferous vegetables has some mild effects on DHT

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      Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

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      Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity

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      community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL

      in Research/Science  374 upvotes 3 days ago
      Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.

      community DHT Isn't (Directly) Important

      in Research/Science  96 upvotes 1 month ago
      Finasteride's potential side effects, especially sexual dysfunction, are discussed, with emphasis on hormonal balance between testosterone and estradiol. Users share experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, highlighting the variability in side effects and the influence of mindset and lifestyle.