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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 Creatine in People Who Take DHT

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  87 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride users have mixed experiences with creatine; some experience increased hair loss, while others do not. Finasteride's DHT-blocking effects might counteract any DHT increase from creatine, but individual responses vary.

      community Trying to understand finasteride side effects and post finasteride syndrome

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  68 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses the side effects of finasteride, including low libido and erectile dysfunction, and the possibility of these effects being permanent, known as post-finasteride syndrome (PFS). Some users report personal experiences with PFS and debate whether the condition is real, with varying opinions on the reversibility of side effects and the role of individual biology.

      community Creatine made all my high DHT symptoms return

      in Research/Science  82 upvotes 1 year ago
      Creatine may increase DHT levels, potentially causing symptoms like acne, oily hair, and hair shedding. Users report mixed experiences, with some avoiding creatine due to hair loss concerns and others seeing no impact.

      community Rosemary oil's potency as a dht blocker

      in Research/Science  65 upvotes 2 years ago
      Rosemary extract showed high inhibitory activity against DHT, similar to finasteride and dutasteride, but the conversation includes skepticism about its effectiveness in humans since the study was done on mice and rosemary oil is often considered ineffective based on personal experiences. Some suggest trying rosemary oil alongside other treatments, while others emphasize the difference between the extract used in the study and the oil.