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    GlossaryDHT blocker (DHT inhibitor)

    inhibits hormone causing hair follicle shrinkage and hair loss

    A DHT blocker, also known as a Dihydrotestosterone blocker, is a substance that inhibits the production or activity of DHT, a hormone derived from testosterone. DHT is known to contribute to hair loss by shrinking hair follicles, so blocking its effects can help prevent or slow down hair thinning and baldness, particularly in conditions like androgenetic 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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      a novel topical treatment that inhibits DHT on androgen receptors

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      community Ultimate anti-DHT solution

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 25-year-old male experiencing hair loss and thinning since age 20 is seeking advice on effective DHT inhibitors. He lists various oral and topical treatments, excluding Minoxidil due to adverse effects.

      community What's the deal with Zinc and DHT?

      in Chat  47 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation discusses the conflicting information about Zinc's effect on DHT and its role in hair loss. It mentions that Zinc can act as a 5AR inhibitor at high doses but may increase DHT if taken to correct a deficiency, and highlights the importance of nutritional balance for hair health.

      community Question for Russians in this subreddit

      in Product  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user plans to switch to oral finasteride and oral minoxidil due to insufficient results from PRP, topical minoxidil, and mild DHT inhibitors. They seek advice on purchasing these medications from My.India, questioning its trustworthiness.