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Influence of Oxidative and Reductive Treatment on Human Hair: Analysis of Hair Damage

research Influence of Oxidative and/or Reductive Treatment on Human Hair (I): Analysis of Hair-Damage after Oxidative and/or Reductive Treatment

20 citations , January 2003 in “Journal of oleo science”

This study found that both everyday physical and environmental stresses, as well as chemical treatments, contributed to hair damage, with cuticle layers being more noticeably affected.

research Reduction in Hair Waviness by Rubbing Hair Treatments into Hair and Its Mechanism of Action

December 2025 in “Journal of Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Japan”

This study found that massaging hair treatments into hair improved the treatment's effectiveness by reducing hair waviness and enhancing shape cohesion.

research 12 Treatment of hirsutism with 5α-reductase inhibitors

28 citations , May 1986 in “Clinics in endocrinology and metabolism”

This review discusses the potential of 4-azasteroids as 5α-reductase inhibitors for treating hirsutism, reporting their promising effects in animal studies but noting no clinical trials have been conducted yet.

research Severe Urticaria After Laser Treatment for Hair Reduction

14 citations , November 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

This abstract provides no research findings or results; it outlines services and content types available through a health publishing platform.

research 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor Treatment for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia:A Myth or Truth?

September 2021 in “Clinical research in dermatology”

This review discusses frontal fibrosing alopecia and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight the need for randomized controlled trials on 5AR inhibitors to assess their efficacy and safety.

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community A better treatment would be a localized 5ar inhibitor that breaks down when it enters blood or leaves hair follicle

1 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses the need for a localized 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that only affects the scalp without systemic side effects, similar to pyrilutamide's approach. Current treatments like topical liposomal finasteride and dutasteride are mentioned, but concerns about their systemic effects and lack of research are highlighted.

community Minimizing systemic DHT reduction with topicals

5 upvotes 1 month ago

The conversation discusses minimizing systemic DHT reduction using topical treatments for hair loss, specifically mentioning Minoxidil, Finasteride, and a proprietary carrier for DUT by XYON Health. The focus is on finding effective DHT blockers with minimal systemic absorption.

community Hairloss Treatment - General health and efficacy-conscious stack overview

1 year ago

The conversation discusses managing hair loss and seborrheic dermatitis with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and saw palmetto, emphasizing the importance of scalp health and DHT reduction. The user shares personal experiences and suggests a balanced approach, combining topical treatments and lifestyle changes for effective hair regrowth.

community Re:you (NOVOGRO) New Hair Loss Treatment Coming in August

45 upvotes 2 months ago

NOVOGRO's new hair loss treatment is questioned for its effectiveness compared to minoxidil, with skepticism about its claims and trial results. The product targets women and lacks the 5α-reductase inhibitor NV-1065, which is still in development.

community Did anybody use beta sisterol for hair loss? I saw in many articles in the internet that said that beta sisterol blocks dht by inhibiting 5a reductase type 2 enzyme and some reviews of people who said that it worked better than saw palmetto in terms of stoping hair loss and helping prostate.

in Research/Science 9 upvotes 3 years ago

Beta-sitosterol may inhibit 5-alpha reductase type 2 enzyme, potentially reducing DHT levels and promoting hair growth, similar to finasteride but possibly with fewer side effects. Its effectiveness and side effects compared to other treatments like saw palmetto and finasteride remain uncertain due to limited research.

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learn Ecklonia Cava

Can Ecklonia Cava be used as a preventive treatment for early signs of hair thinning? No human trial has tested Ecklonia cava for hair loss, so it cannot be called preventive; the evidence is mouse studies and cell cultures suggesting antioxidant activity and 5-alpha-reductase inhibition in the lab.

learn Finasteride

Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

learn procapil

Want to stop hormonal hair loss without touching your hormone levels? Procapil could block the enzyme doing the damage. Procapil's supplier describes it as inhibiting 5-alpha reductase at the scalp without changing hormone levels, but the published support is cell and animal work plus one small human study of a caffeine-plus-Procapil formula. It is a cosmetic ingredient, not an approved hair-loss treatment, and no trial has compared it with finasteride or minoxidil.

learn Dutasteride

Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

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learn Spironolactone

powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women

learn Azelaic Acid

acid used for antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and anti-androgenic properties

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