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research Azasteroids as Inhibitors of Testosterone 5α-Reductase in Mammalian Skin

34 citations, February 1993 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology”

Certain 4-azasteroids are effective at blocking the enzyme that processes testosterone in human skin and could help treat acne, excessive hair growth, and male pattern baldness.

research Procyanidin B-2 Extracted from Apples Promotes Hair Growth: A Laboratory Study

37 citations, January 2002 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement”

Apple extract called procyanidin B-2 was found to greatly increase hair growth.

research Estrogen and Androgen Signaling in the Pathogenesis of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

149 citations, January 2011 in “Nature reviews. Urology”

Hormonal interactions, especially involving DHT and estrogen, play a key role in BPH development and treatment.

Higher Levels of Steroidogenic Acute Regulatory Protein and Type I 3β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase in the Scalp of Men with Androgenetic Alopecia

research Higher Levels of Steroidogenic Acute Regulatory Protein and Type I 3β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase in the Scalp of Men with Androgenetic Alopecia

23 citations, October 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Men with baldness have higher levels of specific proteins, suggesting local hormone production may play a role in hair loss.

research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors: Progress and Therapeutic Potential

5 citations, January 2001 in “Advances in protein chemistry”

5α-reductase inhibitors help treat disorders caused by DHT and have potential for future therapies.

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community 27M exactly 3 months on Fin and Min results so far + my story

in Progress Pictures 4 upvotes 6 months ago

A 27-year-old shared his 3-month progress using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, showing significant improvement and increased confidence. He expressed gratitude to the community for their support and inspiration.

community 6 months, brothers. What do y’all think?

in Progress Pictures 1 year ago

A user's 6-month progress with treating their hair loss using finasteride, minoxidil, and Nizoral shampoo.

community "Unlimited" hair follicles for HT?

in Research/Science 34 upvotes 2 years ago

Hair loss discussion mentions Verterporfin for scar-free healing and hair follicle regeneration. Human study expected within 2 years.

community NW5 at 19. How many grafts do I need?

in Transplants 140 upvotes 1 year ago

A 19-year-old with rapid hair loss since 16 is considering a hair transplant but refuses to take finasteride or any 5α-Reductase inhibitors. They are currently using minoxidil, tretinoin, and microneedling with a Derminator 2, and only want hair until age 27.

community I destroyed my scalp so you wouldn't have to: here's what happens when you quit topical minoxidil

in Minoxidil 280 upvotes 1 year ago

Quitting minoxidil can lead to significant hair loss, even in areas that were not thinning before, as hair becomes reliant on the treatment. Some users also report losing hair gains when stopping minoxidil despite taking finasteride.

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