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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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    1. Dutasteride 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that blocks both enzyme types, a stronger DHT blocker than finasteride
    2. Finasteride Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically
    3. Pyrilutamide Experimental topical anti-androgen, also known as KX-826
    4. Clascoterone Topical androgen-receptor blocker, approved as an acne cream
    5. Saw Palmetto Palm-berry extract taken as a supplement