Finasteride is the main inhibitor of 5alpha-reductase activity in microdissected dermal papillae of human hair follicles

Arch Dermatol Res. 1999 Feb-Mar;291(2-3):100-3. doi: 10.1007/s004030050390.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • 3-Oxo-5-alpha-Steroid 4-Dehydrogenase / metabolism
  • 5-alpha Reductase Inhibitors*
  • Adult
  • Child
  • Enzyme Inhibitors / pharmacology*
  • Female
  • Finasteride / pharmacology*
  • Hair Follicle / enzymology*
  • Humans
  • Male

Substances

  • 5-alpha Reductase Inhibitors
  • Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Finasteride
  • 3-Oxo-5-alpha-Steroid 4-Dehydrogenase