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    GlossaryDihydrotestosterone Blockers (DHT Blockers)

    inhibit the hormone DHT to prevent hair loss

    Dihydrotestosterone Blockers, often referred to as DHT Blockers, are substances that inhibit the action or production of dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone linked to hair loss. By reducing DHT levels, these blockers can help prevent hair follicles from shrinking, thereby slowing or stopping hair loss and promoting hair regrowth.

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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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      community DHT blockers for women, and your experiences with them?

      in Female  7 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user shared their experience with Spironolactone for hair loss, noting it stopped hair loss and cleared acne but had side effects like frequent urination and potential kidney damage. They also mentioned Bicalutamide as a potentially more potent DHT blocker with fewer side effects and asked for others' experiences with DHT blockers for women.

      community Natural DHT Blockers instead of fin

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses using natural DHT blockers like saw palmetto, beta sitosterol, pumpkin seed oil, pygeum africanum bark, and nettle root as alternatives to finasteride for hair loss, with mixed opinions on their effectiveness. Some users report minimal improvement with natural options and better results with finasteride or dutasteride, despite concerns about potential side effects.

      community Treatment suggestions (no systemic dht blockers)

      in Treatments  159 upvotes 1 day ago
      A user is seeking hair loss treatments without using systemic DHT blockers like finasteride due to side effects. Suggestions include clascoterone (not FDA approved), pyrilutamide, RU58841, and low-dose topical finasteride, with a recommendation to consult a doctor.