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April 1995 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry”
The new compounds moderately block a specific enzyme and strongly counteract a male hormone, suggesting potential for treating certain male-related health conditions.
The post discusses using a topical tincture containing zinc, azelaic acid, and other ingredients to inhibit5alpha-reductase activity for treating hair loss. The user plans to try this natural alternative before using finasteride or RU58841.
Pumpkin Seed Oil and Perilla Oil (with alpha-lipoic acid, linoleic acid, and oleic acid) are discussed as potential 5alpha-reductase inhibitors. The conversation focuses on their effectiveness for hair loss treatment.
The post is a humorous take on the author's experience with hair loss and using finasteride for six months. The conversation includes discussions about hair loss, treatments like finasteride, and personal experiences with baldness.
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.
The conversation is about managing allopregnanolone deficiency caused by 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors like finasteride or dutasteride. Specific treatments discussed for hair loss include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.