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    Glossary DHT blocker

    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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    1. Dutasteride 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that blocks both enzyme types, a stronger DHT blocker than finasteride
    2. Clascoterone Topical androgen-receptor blocker, approved as an acne cream
    3. GHK-Cu Copper peptide used in skin and hair cosmetics
    4. Finasteride Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically
    5. Cyproterone a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor