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research Evaluation of Serum Level of Zinc Alpha 2 Glycoprotein in Male Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia

December 2023 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences”

This study found that male patients with androgenetic alopecia had higher serum levels of Zinc Alpha 2 Glycoprotein than healthy controls, suggesting its potential role in the disease's pathophysiology.

research The 5 Alpha-Reductase Isozyme Family: A Review of Basic Biology and Their Role in Human Diseases

218 citations , December 2011 in “Advances in Urology”

This review discusses the biochemical properties and clinical significance of 5 alpha-reductase isozymes and reports no new clinical results.

research Docking and Molecular Dynamics Identify Leads against 5 Alpha Reductase 2 for Benign Prostate Hyperplasia Treatment

10 citations , March 2023 in “Journal of Chemistry”

This study identified ten novel compounds that may effectively target steroid 5 alpha-reductase 2 (5αR-2) for potential treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia, exhibiting comparable binding energies to existing drugs like finasteride and dutasteride.

research COVID-19 and Sex Differences

185 citations , August 2020 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings”

This review discusses biological sex differences in COVID-19 outcomes and reports no new clinical results; it identifies a need for studies to clarify how sex influences disease progression.

research GC-MS Fatty Acid Profile and In silico Studies of Telfairia occidentalis Hook f. (Fluted Pumpkin) and Sphenostylis stenocarpa (African Yam bean) Seeds Oil on Human 5 Alpha Reductase II

February 2026

This study suggests that 9-Octadecenoic acid (Z)-, 2,3-dihydroxypropyl ester from African Yam bean seeds may inhibit the human 5α-reductase II enzyme, potentially helping manage BPH, although further studies are needed.

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community Theoretically won't this be better than finasteride? Azelaic acid + zinc

9 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation discusses using zinc sulphate and azelaic acid to inhibit 5 alpha-reductase activity, which could potentially treat androgen-related skin conditions like hair loss. Combining these with vitamin B6 could enhance the effect, potentially offering an alternative to finasteride.

community Head and Shoulders 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner use resulting in hair growth by reducing scalp inflammation and DHT?

8 upvotes 2 years ago

User experienced new hair growth after using Head and Shoulders 2-in-1 shampoo/conditioner, attributing it to pyrithione zinc reducing scalp inflammation and DHT. They seek others' experiences with anti-dandruff products.

community Has anyone used zinc as a treatment?

24 upvotes 1 year ago

Zinc is not effective for hair loss unless there's a deficiency. Finasteride and minoxidil are recommended treatments.

community Severe copper deficiency, and also zinc deficiency. Looking for testimonials.

2 upvotes 9 months ago

A 36-year-old man with androgenetic alopecia suspects copper and zinc deficiencies may be accelerating hair loss and is supplementing copper to address this. He is also monitoring blood sugar levels due to previous prediabetes concerns and plans to test for insulin resistance.

community 2 years fin only 1mg/daily + 4 months of gradually introducing Dut 0.5mg/daily

1706 upvotes 1 year ago

A user experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride 1 mg daily for two years and gradually introduced dutasteride 0.5 mg daily over four months. They reported no side effects and plan to switch fully to dutasteride due to its cost-effectiveness and potential effectiveness.

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