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GlossarySteroidogenic Enzymes

specialized proteins that produce steroid hormones from cholesterol

Steroidogenic enzymes are specialized proteins in the body that help produce steroid hormones, such as cortisol, estrogen, and testosterone. These enzymes facilitate chemical reactions that convert cholesterol into these hormones, which are crucial for various bodily functions like stress response, reproductive health, and metabolism.

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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”

Human skin can produce steroids from cholesterol.

research Steroidogenic enzymes in skin.

21 citations , August 2001 in “PubMed”

Finasteride helps hair growth by reducing DHT levels.

research Effect of Perfluorooctanesulfonate Exposure on Steroid Hormone Levels and Steroidogenic Enzyme Activities in Juvenile Silurana Tropicalis

4 citations , March 2019 in “JAT. Journal of applied toxicology/Journal of applied toxicology”

PFOS exposure disrupts hormone levels and enzyme activities in juvenile frogs, affecting males and females differently.

research Sex Chromosome Related Dimorphism in Steroidogenic Enzymes and Androgen Receptor in Response to Testosterone Treatment: An In Vitro Study on Human Primary Skeletal Muscle Cells

December 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences”

Chromosomal differences affect how muscle cells respond to testosterone.

research Expression of Steroidogenic Enzymes in Human Sebaceous Glands

25 citations , June 2014 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology”

Human sebaceous glands contain enzymes that affect androgen production and may influence sebum production and acne.

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community Cardio for more than 60 minutes reduces DHT levels and improve hair growth

in Research/Science 126 upvotes 8 months ago

Long aerobic exercise (over 60 minutes) can reduce DHT levels and improve hair health. Some users discuss using Tadalafil (Cialis) to further reduce DHT after exercise, while others mention using treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841 for hair growth.

community Is it me or are people losing their hair very young now?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 143 upvotes 5 years ago

People notice more young individuals experiencing hair loss and discuss possible reasons, such as diet, hormones, and stress. Some treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil.

community Sexual Dysfunction in Those with Androgenetic Alopecia on Dutasteride Versus Finasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 113 upvotes 4 months ago

Dutasteride and finasteride have similar risks of sexual dysfunction for treating androgenetic alopecia. Users experience varying side effects, indicating individual differences in drug reactions.