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Glossary Steroids

Steroids are synthetic substances that mimic the effects of hormones like testosterone in the body. They are often used in medical treatments but can also lead to hair loss as a side effect, particularly when they disrupt the natural hormonal balance. In the context of hair biology, anabolic steroids can cause androgenic alopecia, a condition characterized by thinning hair and baldness, especially in genetically predisposed individuals. Key distinguishing characteristics include their potential to increase hair loss in both men and women, depending on individual sensitivity to androgens.

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research Steroid Sulfatase: Molecular Biology, Regulation, and Inhibition

451 citations , March 2005 in “Endocrine Reviews”

This paper discusses the role of steroid sulfatase in hormone-dependent tumors and highlights the development of potent inhibitors, noting the commencement of a phase I trial for one inhibitor in postmenopausal breast cancer patients.

research Intratumoral De Novo Steroid Synthesis Activates Androgen Receptor in Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer and Is Upregulated by Treatment with CYP17A1 Inhibitors

402 citations , August 2011 in “Cancer research”

This study found that castration-resistant prostate cancers resistant to CYP17A1 inhibitors may still depend on steroids and could respond to therapies targeting de novo intratumoral steroid synthesis.

research Human Skin is a Steroidogenic Tissue: Steroidogenic Enzymes and Cofactors Are Expressed in Epidermis, Normal Sebocytes, and an Immortalized Sebocyte Cell Line (SEB-1)

289 citations , May 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

This study demonstrates that human skin is capable of steroid hormone synthesis, but its role in androgenic skin disorders like acne and alopecia is yet to be clarified.

research GhDET2, a steroid 5α‐reductase, plays an important role in cotton fiber cell initiation and elongation

193 citations , June 2007 in “The Plant Journal”

This study found that the GhDET2 gene plays a crucial role in cotton fiber initiation and elongation, suggesting that modifying brassinosteroid biosynthesis may enhance fiber quality or yield.

research Mechanism-Based Inhibition of Human Steroid 5α-Reductase by Finasteride: Enzyme-Catalyzed Formation of NADP−Dihydrofinasteride, a Potent Bisubstrate Analog Inhibitor

136 citations , March 1996 in “Journal of the American Chemical Society”

This study explains finasteride's high potency and specificity as a mechanism-based inhibitor for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia by detailing its interaction with human type 2 steroid 5α-reductase.

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community I always hear the advice to reduce scalp inflammation. What are some non-steroidal ways to reduce inflammation?

in Treatment 13 upvotes 1 year ago

Non-steroidal ways to reduce scalp inflammation include using topical melatonin, urea shampoo, Zyrtec, turmeric with black pepper, omega-3 supplements, a self-made topical solution with cetirizine, melatonin, and piroctone olamine, ketoconazole shampoo, witch hazel shampoo, tacrolimus, and lifestyle changes like a healthy diet and regular exercise. Some users also mentioned unconventional methods like infrared light therapy and a carnivore diet.

community If you discontinued anabolic steroids (mainly Testosterone) while on Dut, would you restart seeing results?

9 upvotes 2 months ago

Discontinuing anabolic steroids like testosterone while on Dutasteride may restart hair growth cycles, as high testosterone levels can still cause hair miniaturization. Trenbolone use resulted in significant gains but also side effects like night sweats and shin pain.

community Dutasteride vs Finasteride and Steroid

in Progress Pictures 87 upvotes 11 months ago

Dutasteride is preferred over finasteride for hair loss due to fewer side effects. Combining dutasteride with minoxidil and RU58841 is effective for hair regrowth, even during steroid use.

community Ru-58841 vs KX-826/pyrilutamide while on steroids

4 upvotes 1 year ago

The user increased their steroid dosage and noticed hair shedding, so they adjusted their regimen by reducing steroid doses and adding oral dutasteride. They are also experimenting with combining RU-58841 and KX-826/pyrilutamide in minoxidil to address hair loss.

community My hair after 3 steroid cycles

in Progress Pictures 27 upvotes 2 years 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.

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learn Hydrocortisone

Can hydrocortisone be used together with other treatments like minoxidil or steroid injections? If minoxidil solution irritates the scalp, the cause may be irritation, seborrhoeic dermatitis or an allergy to an ingredient, so it is worth having a doctor or pharmacist look before adding a steroid. No verified trial tests hydrocortisone alongside minoxidil or corticosteroid injections, and prolonged scalp use risks skin thinning.

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