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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch The biochemical and phenotypic characterization of females homozygous for 5 alpha-reductase-2 deficiency.
Females with 5 alpha-reductase-2 deficiency have less body hair, no acne, normal fertility, and delayed menarche.
research Sexual dimorphism of growth plate prehypertrophic and hypertrophic chondrocytes in response to testosterone requires metabolism to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) by steroid 5‐alpha reductase type 1
Male cells need DHT to respond to testosterone, while female cells do not.
research Evaluation of Sex Hormone Levels in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Patients Treated with 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor (Finasteride) in Amara city/Iraq
Finasteride effectively reduces DHT and E2 levels, helping with prostate enlargement.
research Interventions for hirsutism excluding laser and photoepilation therapy alone: abridged Cochrane systematic review includingGRADE assessments
Some medications can reduce excessive hair growth in women, but more research is needed to find the best treatment combinations.
research Intracrine testosterone activation in human pancreatic β cells stimulates insulin secretion.
Testosterone in human pancreas cells boosts insulin production.
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5 / 629 resultscommunity 17-alpha-estradiol/Alfatradiol how does it Work for Hair loss?
17-alpha-estradiol may work for hair loss by inhibiting 5-alpha reductase, similar to finasteride. It might lower testosterone in the scalp, reducing DHT conversion.
community Mechanism of action of alfatradiol (17 alpha estradiol)
The conversation discusses the mechanism of action of alfatradiol (17 alpha estradiol) in treating hair loss. It explores theories that it either inhibits 5 alpha reductase to prevent T->DHT conversion or aromatizes scalp T into 17-alpha-estradiol to save hair.
community 5 alpha reductase type 1 is in brain tissue producing the main endogenous gabaergic allopregnanolone, not 2. How can finasteride as a 5ar2 lower that?
Finasteride and dutasteride are discussed for hair loss, with concerns about their effects on neurosteroids and potential side effects like depression. Alternatives like topical estrogen and lifestyle changes are considered, with varying opinions on mental health and hair regrowth.
community 8 months of therapies, finasteride, minoxidil and more
The user experienced significant hair regrowth over 8 months using finasteride, minoxidil, and a custom topical mix including progesterone, cortisone, and alpha 5 estradiol. They reported no side effects and noticed improvement around the third month.
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.