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December 2015 in “International Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics”
The 0.25% finasteride solution, when applied once a day, effectively reduces scalp DHT, potentially minimizing sexual side-effects linked to a systemic DHTreduction.
The conversation is about gathering serumDHT data from individuals taking dutasteride to investigate its efficacy, especially in cases with unexpectedly low DHTreduction. The aim is to explore potential genetic factors affecting drug metabolism.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on reducing scalp itching and dandruff using natural shampoos, witch hazel, and apple cider vinegar. The user also mentions using finasteride and observing potential regrowth, though it's difficult to confirm.
The effects of smoking cigarettes on DHT levels and its potential effect on hair loss, with some people sharing experiences in relation to their own hair loss. Various treatments for reducing or reversing hair loss were discussed, such as quitting smoking, minoxidil, finasteride and RU58841.
The reduction in scalp oiliness is likely due to finasteride reducingDHT levels and the use of ketoconazole shampoo. The combination of these treatments may have decreased sebum production.
Reducingsebum can indirectly lower DHT levels, with treatments like accutane, tretinoin, and green tea extract acting as DHT blockers. Accutane can lower DHT levels by reducing 5α-reductase activity, but its impact on hair varies.