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    Glossary5α-reductase (testosterone 5-alpha-reductase)

    enzyme converting testosterone into potent dihydrotestosterone (DHT)

    5α-reductase is an enzyme that converts testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a more potent androgen hormone. This enzyme plays a significant role in various biological processes, including the development of male characteristics and the regulation of hair growth. Inhibitors of 5α-reductase, such as finasteride, are commonly used to treat conditions like male pattern baldness and benign prostatic hyperplasia.

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      a natural and far less effective alternative to Finasteride

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      Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

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      Selective Non-Steroidal Inhibitors of 5α-Reductase Type 1

      research Selective Non-Steroidal Inhibitors of 5α-Reductase Type 1

      49 citations , January 2004 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/˜The œJournal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology”
      Selective non-steroidal inhibitors of 5α-reductase type 1 can help treat DHT-related disorders.
      Finasteride: The First 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      research Finasteride: The First 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      23 citations , July 1993 in “Pharmacotherapy”
      Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and baldness, but may cause limited urinary improvement and sex-related side effects.
      Clinical Use of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors

      research Clinical Use of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors

      3 citations , January 2001 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks”
      Finasteride effectively treats hair loss and enlarged prostate in men, with mild side effects.

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