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GlossarySteroid 5 Alpha-Reductase 2 (SRD5A2)

enzyme converting testosterone to potent androgen dihydrotestosterone (DHT)

Steroid 5 Alpha-Reductase 2 (also known as 5α-Reductase Type 2 or SRD5A2) is an enzyme that converts testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a more potent androgen. This enzyme plays a crucial role in the development of male characteristics and is also implicated in conditions like male pattern baldness and benign prostatic hyperplasia.

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Selected Variants of the Steroid-5-Alpha-Reductase Isoforms SRD5A1 and SRD5A2 and the Sex Steroid Hormone Receptors ESR1, ESR2, and PGR: No Association with Female Pattern Hair Loss Identified

research Selected Variants of the Steroid-5-Alpha-Reductase Isoforms SRD5A1 and SRD5A2 and the Sex Steroid Hormone Receptors ESR1, ESR2, and PGR: No Association with Female Pattern Hair Loss Identified

18 citations, February 2012 in “Experimental Dermatology”

No link found between specific genes and female pattern hair loss.

research Effects on Steroid 5-Alpha Reductase Gene Expression of Thai Rice Bran Extracts and Molecular Dynamics Study on SRD5A2

14 citations, April 2021 in “Biology”

Thai rice bran extracts, especially from Tubtim Chumphae rice, can significantly reduce the activity of hair loss genes, with x-tocopherol showing potential as an anti-hair loss product.

research Altered Methylation Pattern of the SRD5A2 Gene in the Cerebrospinal Fluid of Post-Finasteride Patients: A Pilot Study

8 citations, July 2019 in “Endocrine connections”

Finasteride affects SRD5A2 gene pattern, possibly causing lasting side effects.

research Longer TA Repeat but Not V89L Polymorphisms in the SRD5A2 Gene May Confer Acne Risk in the Chinese Population

3 citations, January 2018 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii”

Longer TA repeats in the SRD5A2 gene may increase acne risk in Chinese people.

research Methylation of SRD5A2 in the Blood as a Novel Biomarker to Predict Sensitivity to 5-ARI Treatment

April 2024 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology”

SRD5A2 methylation in blood can predict how well someone will respond to finasteride treatment.

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community Anyone experienced weight gain on dutasteride?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 2 years ago

Dutasteride can lead to increased cholesterol and liver fat. The user is reconsidering its use due to high cholesterol and lipid levels despite a healthy lifestyle.

community CRISPR Is Curing People Right Now. Genetic Hair Loss is Next?

in Technology 107 upvotes 2 months ago

CRISPR shows promise for treating hair loss by targeting specific genes. Current treatments include Minoxidil and finasteride, but CRISPR could offer a more precise solution, though it is still expensive and in early stages.

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in Progress Pictures 27 upvotes 5 months ago

A user shared their hair progress after three steroid cycles, using 5% minoxidil and 100mg RU58841 daily. They are considering a hair transplant due to paranoia about shedding.

community M44 Hairloss Trichotest and Finasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 1 year ago

User received Trichotest results not recommending Finasteride. They are on Oral Minoxidil 2.50 and considering adding Finasteride.

community Pirfenidone - The answer to fibrosis and baldness

in Treatment 19 upvotes 3 years ago

Pirfenidone is suggested to treat fibrosis and baldness by blocking inflammation markers and reducing collagen. It is also available as a gel for scar removal.

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