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Glossary Dihydrotestosterone

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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The Dihydrotestosterone Hypothesis of Prostate Cancer and Its Therapeutic Implications

research The dihydrotestosterone (DHT) hypothesis of prostate cancer and its therapeutic implications

57 citations , January 1986 in “The Prostate”

This article discusses the role of dihydrotestosterone in human prostatic adenocarcinoma growth and suggests that 6-methyleneprogesterone could be used to inhibit DHT for treating hormone-responsive prostate cancer, without new clinical findings.

research Morphology of the testis and the epididymis in rats with dihydrotestosterone (DHT) deficiency.

34 citations , January 2004 in “PubMed”

In this study, finasteride treatment for 56 days in adult rats led to sloughing of immature germinal cells and reduced sperm content in the epididymis, indicating its importance for maintaining spermatogenesis.

research The expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) in the testis and epididymis of rats with a dihydrotestosterone (DHT) deficiency

28 citations , January 2009 in “Cellular & Molecular Biology Letters”

This study concluded that finasteride-induced DHT deficiency intensified constitutive iNOS expression in rat testicular and epididymal cells, suggesting a complex regulatory relationship needing further investigation.

research Sexual dimorphism of growth plate prehypertrophic and hypertrophic chondrocytes in response to testosterone requires metabolism to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) by steroid 5‐alpha reductase type 1

27 citations , February 2005 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry”

This study found that rat male costochondral chondrocytes, unlike female chondrocytes, respond to testosterone through metabolism to dihydrotestosterone, which shows a maturation-state dependent effect in male growth plate cells.

The Peptide AC 2 Isolated from Bacillus-Treated Trapa Japonica Fruit Extract Rescues DHT-Treated Human Dermal Papilla Cells and Mediates mTORC1 Signaling for Autophagy and Apoptosis Suppression

research The peptide AC 2 isolated from Bacillus-treated Trapa japonica fruit extract rescues DHT (dihydrotestosterone)-treated human dermal papilla cells and mediates mTORC1 signaling for autophagy and apoptosis suppression

9 citations , November 2019 in “Scientific reports”

This study isolated a bioactive peptide from Trapa japonica fruit and found that it may protect human dermal papilla cells from DHT-induced stress, suggesting potential for biomedical applications.

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community [Nov 2019] The peptide AC 2 isolated from Bacillus-treated Trapa japonica fruit extract rescues DHT (dihydrotestosterone)-treated human dermal papilla cells and mediates mTORC1 signaling for autophagy and apoptosis suppression

23 upvotes 6 years ago

A peptide from Japanese water chestnut fruit may help with hair loss by suppressing DHT's effect on hair follicle cell death, potentially serving as a finasteride alternative. The treatment's effectiveness and safety in humans remain uncertain.

community Androgenetic alopecia is a skin disease: DHT-mediated skin disorders

63 upvotes 2 years ago

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) impacts various skin conditions, including Androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, by causing overactivity in sebaceous glands. Topical medications Tacrolimus and Clobetasol can reduce these inflammatory conditions, and treatments like RU58841, Minoxidil, and Finasteride may also be beneficial.

community DHT levels after 10 months on dut 0.5 ed, how is this even possible?

2 upvotes 10 months ago

A user experienced accelerated hairline recession after adding dutasteride to their regimen of topical finasteride and minoxidil, despite reduced hair shedding. They were informed that ELISA testing for DHT levels can be highly inaccurate.

community DHT Itch is real. The connection between Acne and Male Pattern Baldness shows this

in Research/Science 64 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation discusses the link between seborrheic dermatitis, acne, and male pattern baldness, suggesting that DHT may cause both skin conditions and hair loss. Treatments mentioned include RU58841, finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, and other topical anti-androgens.

community Attacking DHT synergistically both locally at the scalp and systemically = Greater Success??

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 15 upvotes 1 year ago

The user has been using oral Dutasteride, RU58841, and Minoxidil for three years without success and is considering adding topical Finasteride or Dutasteride to target DHT both locally and systemically. Other users suggest sticking to a consistent treatment plan, exploring different combinations, and considering other factors like potential misdiagnosis or inconsistent medication use.

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learn Clascoterone

a novel topical treatment that inhibits DHT on androgen receptors

learn Cyproterone

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

learn Sulforaphane

compound from cruciferous vegetables has some mild effects on DHT

learn Finasteride

Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

learn Dutasteride

Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

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