Finasteride is the main inhibitor of 5alpha-reductase activity in microdissected dermal papillae of human hair follicles.
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Department of Dermatology, Philipp University, Marburg, Germany. rolf.hoffmann@mailer.uni-marburg.de
Happle
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D013741:3-Oxo-5-alpha-Steroid 4-Dehydrogenase / Q000378:metabolism; D058891:5-alpha Reductase Inhibitors; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D004791:Enzyme Inhibitors / Q000494:pharmacology*; D005260:Female; D018120:Finasteride / Q000494:pharmacology*; D018859:Hair Follicle / Q000201:enzymology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
D058891:5-alpha Reductase Inhibitors; D004791:Enzyme Inhibitors; D018120:Finasteride; D013741:3-Oxo-5-alpha-Steroid 4-Dehydrogenase