The following reactions are known to be catalyzed by 5α-reductase:[9]
What if it isn't the dht we are blocking that causes regrowth ? But the cortisol we are blocking ?
This would explain why something like flutamide does not regrow hair . It only blocks DHT.
- Cholestenone → 5α-Cholestanone
- Progesterone → 5α-Dihydroprogesterone
- 3α-Dihydroprogesterone → Allopregnanolone
- 3β-Dihydroprogesterone → Isopregnanolone
- Deoxycorticosterone → 5α-Dihydrodeoxycorticosterone
- Corticosterone → 5α-Dihydrocorticosterone
- Cortisol → 5α-Dihydrocortisol
- Aldosterone → 5α-Dihydroaldosterone
- Androstenedione → 5α-Androstanedione
- Testosterone → 5α-Dihydrotestosterone
What if it isn't the dht we are blocking that causes regrowth ? But the cortisol we are blocking ?
This would explain why something like flutamide does not regrow hair . It only blocks DHT.