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    GlossarySteroid 5 Alpha-Reductase 2 (Type 2 5-Alpha-Reductase)

    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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      community ghk-cu is potent 5-ar inhibitor?

      in Product  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      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

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 7 months ago
      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 Almost 2.5 years in, crazy how 3 pills a day can grow a hairline back.

      in Progress Pictures  61 upvotes 5 days ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth by using a combination of finasteride, oral minoxidil, and later switching to dutasteride. They initially started with finasteride and topical minoxidil, then moved to oral minoxidil and eventually transitioned from finasteride to dutasteride, which they found more effective.

      community Who else agrees with this fuck DHT

      in Satire  613 upvotes 1 year ago
      This conversation humorously criticizes DHT for causing hair loss. Treatments mentioned include finasteride and dutasteride.