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2. 5α-Reductase inhibitor - Wikipedia

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   5α-Reductase inhibitors (5-ARIs), also known as dihydrotestosterone (DHT) blockers, are a class of medications with antiandrogenic effects which are used primarily in the treatment of enlarged prostate and scalp hair loss. They are also sometimes used to treat excess hair growth in women and as a component of hormone therapy for transgender ...

3. 4 Things to Know About DHT Blockers for Hair Loss - AOL

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   Enter: DHT blockers — hair loss treatments that either cut down the levels of DHT in your body or inhibit the effects of DHT at the scalp level. Not all DHT blockers are created equally though.

4. Saw palmetto extract - Wikipedia

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   Saw palmetto extract has been studied in clinical trials as a possible treatment for people with prostate cancer and for men with lower urinary tract symptoms associated with BPH. [1] [3] As of 2023, there is insufficient scientific evidence that saw palmetto extract is effective for treating cancer or BPH and its symptoms.

5. Androstanolone - Wikipedia

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   Side effects of androstanolone include symptoms of masculinization like acne, increased hair growth, voice changes, and increased sexual desire. [2] The medication is a naturally occurring androgen and anabolic steroid and hence is an agonist of the androgen receptor (AR), the biological target of androgens like testosterone and DHT.

6. How Effective Is Saw Palmetto as a Hair Loss Treatment? - AOL

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   A plant extract often found in hair loss supplements and shampoo for thinning hair (including DHT-blocking shampoos), saw palmetto extract may be an effective hair loss treatment. But supporting ...

7. Can Finasteride Lower Testosterone? (& Other Potential Side ...

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   Saw palmetto is used for a variety of conditions, and hair loss is one of them. Just like finasteride, saw palmetto is a 5-alpha-reductase blocker. You can find saw palmetto in hair-thickening ...