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a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
learn Estradiol
an estrogen promoting hair regrowth more commonly used in women
learn Alfatradiol
a synthetic estrogen used topically as an anti-androgen
learn Dutasteride
Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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5 / 1000+ results![Combined oral contraceptives promote androgen receptor and oestrogen receptor alpha upregulation in the female prostate (Skene’s paraurethral glands) of adult gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus)](/images/research/2437ad25-8c59-4270-afc5-b5365b58c8ba/small/13727.jpg)
research Combined oral contraceptives promote androgen receptor and oestrogen receptor alpha upregulation in the female prostate (Skene’s paraurethral glands) of adult gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus)
Birth control pills increase certain receptor activities in female gerbil prostate glands and can lead to prostate changes.
research Fetal alpha 5-reductase Val89Leu mutation is associated with late miscarriage
A certain mutation in the fetal alpha 5-reductase gene is linked to a higher risk of late miscarriage.
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research Hormonal therapy in female pattern hair loss
Hormonal therapies help treat female hair loss, but results are slow and vary.
![The effects of oestrogens on linear bone growth](/images/research/92540906-728a-4185-89fd-44562284561f/small/32642.jpg)
research The effects of oestrogens on linear bone growth
Estrogens are key for bone growth spurts in both boys and girls and affect growth into adulthood.
![Roles of steroid receptors in the lung and COVID-19](/images/research/9b9bf6f2-fe20-4e39-800f-4f75e13f3c0a/small/20757.jpg)
research Roles of steroid receptors in the lung and COVID-19
Sex hormones may influence COVID-19 severity, with males at higher risk, and certain hormone therapies could potentially treat the virus.
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5 / 537 resultscommunity Are there ever going to be any oral DHT blocking treatments in the future?
The discussion revolves around the need for future oral DHT blockers for hair loss treatment that don't have the side effects of current options like Finasteride and Dutasteride. One user suggests that the future of hair loss treatment will likely be topical anti-androgens, as they can target hair follicles without affecting the entire system.
community Nandrolone Replacement Therapy
A user discusses starting nandrolone replacement therapy to stop hair loss and improve hair health, noting its benefits over finasteride. They report halted hair loss, improved skin, increased muscle, and a calm mood after three weeks.
community Fluridil/Topilutamide (Eucapil) gave me achy balls, but seems to work
Treatments for hair loss, focusing on Fluridil/Topilutamide (Eucapil), Finasteride and RU58841 (Alfatradiol). The user reported that the Fluridil seemed to work well but had side effects of testicle ache, decreased mood and sex drive.
community Would there be ANY reason to still take 5AR inhibitors if pyrilutamide does what is intended?
A potential new treatment for hair loss, Pyrilutamide, and the discussion of whether or not people should still be taking traditional treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride with it.
community Why is Kevin Mann (Haircafe) Hated?
Hair loss treatments, including microneedling, minoxidil, finasteride and RU58841; the efficacy of these treatments; criticisms of Kevin Mann's content related to his selective data presentation and biases towards certain treatments; and other topics such as DHT being labeled a "trash hormone" and critiques of other hairloss YouTubers.