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Glossary Dopamine Agonists

medications that mimic dopamine by stimulating its brain receptors

Dopamine agonists, also known as dopamine receptor agonists or DA agonists, are medications that mimic the action of dopamine by stimulating dopamine receptors in the brain. They are commonly used to treat conditions like Parkinson's disease and restless legs syndrome by compensating for low dopamine levels, thereby improving symptoms such as motor control and mood.

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research Coat Color in Intact and Neurointermediate Lobe-Grafted Agouti Mice: Effect of Dopamine Agonists and Antagonists

4 citations , January 1982 in “Neuroendocrinology”

This study found that pimozide, d-butaclamol, and pituitary pars intermedia grafts darken hair color in agouti C3H Avy mice, suggesting dopaminergic inhibition influences peptide-controlled hair color cycling.

research Progesterone enhances ethanol-induced modulation of mesocortical dopamine neurons: antagonism by finasteride

47 citations , November 2002 in “Journal of Neurochemistry”

This study found that progesterone pretreatment in rats potentiated the effect of ethanol on mesocortical dopamine levels, suggesting an influence of neuroactive steroids on ethanol's action.

research Dopamine is a novel, direct inducer of catagen in human scalp hair folliclesin vitro

19 citations , November 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

This study found that dopamine directly induces the catagen phase in human scalp hair follicles in vitro.

research The 5α-reductase inhibitor Dutasteride but not Finasteride protects dopamine neurons in the MPTP mouse model of Parkinson’s disease

27 citations , May 2015 in “Neuropharmacology”

This study found that Dutasteride, a 5α-reductase inhibitor, demonstrated neuroprotective effects by preventing the MPTP-induced decline of dopaminergic markers in a Parkinson's disease mouse model.

research Allopregnanolone is required for prepulse inhibition deficits induced by D1 dopamine receptor activation

12 citations , June 2019 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology”

This study found that in rodent models, the ability of D1 dopamine receptor activation to impair sensory gating is facilitated by 5α-reductase type 1, which produces allopregnanolone.

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community Prolactin the Cause of Hair Loss? ABS-201 the Cure?

29 upvotes 2 months ago

Prolactin may contribute to hair loss, but targeting its receptor won't cure androgenetic alopecia. ABS-201 could be a useful alternative or adjuvant therapy, similar to JAK inhibitors, but not more effective than HMI-115.

community Horrible news, Stemson Therapeutics has shut down

193 upvotes 1 year ago

Stemson Therapeutics has shut down, disappointing those seeking a hair loss cure. Current treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride are discussed, with some users experiencing side effects and exploring alternatives like PP405.

community Quit vaping/smoking = 80% less loss

in Research/Science 235 upvotes 2 years ago

Quitting vaping significantly reduced hair loss for a user who was a heavy vaper and also taking finasteride. Some participants suggest nicotine's vasoconstrictive properties may worsen hair loss, while others share personal anecdotes of hair improvement after quitting smoking or vaping.

community is the reason why people are in denial about prolactin causing hair loss is the fact that prolactin is one of the hardest things to lower?

21 upvotes 2 years ago

High prolactin levels can cause hair loss, and finasteride may increase prolactin. Cabergoline or Vitamin B6 might lower prolactin, but combining them with finasteride requires caution.

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