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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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diabetes drug with anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and insulin-sensitizing properties
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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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research Human Type 3 5α-Reductase Is Expressed in Peripheral Tissues at Higher Levels Than Types 1 and 2 and Its Activity Is Potently Inhibited by Finasteride and Dutasteride
Type 3 5α-reductase is more common and finasteride and dutasteride strongly inhibit it.
research Pharmacokinetic Parameters and Mechanisms of Inhibition of Rat Type 1 and 2 Steroid 5α-Reductases: Determinants for Different In Vivo Activities of GI198745 and Finasteride in the Rat
GI198745 is more potent and longer-lasting than finasteride, potentially better for treating hair loss.
research Analysis of Genetic Polymorphisms of Steroid 5α-Reductase Type 1 and 2 Genes in Korean Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
Gene differences may affect baldness treatment response in Korean men.
research Design, Synthesis, and Biological Evaluation of Novel Androst-3,5-Diene-3-Carboxylic Acid Derivatives as Inhibitors of 5α-Reductase Type 1 and 2
New chemical compounds were made that effectively block an enzyme linked to prostate growth.
research Genetic Analysis of 5 Alpha Reductase Type 2 Enzyme in Relation to Oxidative Stress in Cases of Androgenetic Alopecia in a Sample of Egyptian Population
5α reductase type 2 enzyme mutation and oxidative stress may increase androgenetic alopecia risk in Egyptians.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity ghk-cu is potent 5-ar inhibitor?
GHK-Cu is a potent inhibitor of the type 1 5-alpha reductase enzyme in hair follicles, which may reduce hair loss without the side effects associated with type 2 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. The user previously experienced side effects with 5-alpha reductase inhibitors and is considering GHK-Cu as an alternative.
community We need actual hair loss studies on Epristeride
Epristeride is a selective 5 alpha reductase type 2 inhibitor that may reduce scalp DHT similarly to finasteride, with potentially fewer side effects. It is suggested that combining epristeride with finasteride or dutasteride could enhance hair loss treatment effectiveness.
community 2 Year Update: 24 months of Dutasteride 1mg Daily and 2.5-5mg Oral Minoxidil Daily on Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia
A user experienced significant hair regrowth after 24 months using 1mg daily Dutasteride and 2.5-5mg oral Minoxidil for diffuse unpatterned alopecia. The discussion covers treatment effectiveness, side effects, and comparisons with Finasteride.
community No regrowth after oral min, topical fin, min, and tret: Aggressive diffuse/hairline recession in 2 years
A user experienced no hair regrowth after using oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin, and reported side effects from oral finasteride. They are considering switching to dutasteride or using hair fibers for better results.
community Research Backed Dutasteride Simulator (Serum/Scalp DHT included for all doses)
A dutasteride simulator predicts that daily 0.5 mg dosing results in higher DHT suppression compared to less frequent dosing. Twice-weekly dutasteride may be as effective as finasteride 5 mg, providing a balance between efficacy and ease of use.