• Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter

Robert James Clinic

Holistic Hair Loss Solution | Robert James Clinic

To Request A FREE Consultation Or Assistance Please Call or Book Online Below:

(310) 405-5922

Schedule Appointment
  • HAIR LOSS CONDITIONS
  • TREATMENTS
    • PRP THERAPY
    • COLD LASER THERAPY
  • MEDIA
    • BLOG
    • TESTIMONIALS
  • ABOUT
  • CONTACT US
    • FAQ
  • STORE

What Is 5-Alpha Reductase?

June 13, 2014

5-Alpha Reductase (5a Reductase) is an enzyme that catalyzes the irreversible reduction of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone.  So how does 5-alpha reductase effect hair loss?  Lets take an in-depth review.

Androgenic alopecia results in follicular miniaturization. Androgenic alopecia is the scientific name for male and female pattern baldness. Androgenic alopecia is characterized by thinning of the hair in the early stages while follicular loss is characteristic of advanced stages. The rate of hair loss is dependent on age, genetics and over production of male hormones collectively known as androgens. Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is the androgen that is relevant in androgenic alopecia. A person who has inherited the necessary genes for hair lost is genetically predisposed to DHT. DHT is synthesized from free testosterone in the dermal papilla by the enzyme 5-alpha reductase 2. DHT binds to androgen receptors in dermal papilla of hair follicles and by an unknown mechanism activates the genes responsible for follicular miniaturization. Androgen receptors are more prevalent in people who suffer from androgenic alopecia then people who do not have androgenic alopecia.

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

IN-CLINIC CONSULTATION

Schedule Appointment

SHOP THE COLLECTION

Request A Consultation

We'll contact you to set it up!
Your privacy and email address are safe with us!

Recent Posts

  • PRP Hair Growth Results
  • Quick & Precise Hair Detox
  • Genetic/Stress Induced Hair Growth Results
  • Female Pattern Hair Loss And What You Need To Know
  • Gray Hair and Baldness: Latest Hair Loss Stem Cell Research (May 2017)
  • Hair Thinning Due To Bad Habits
  • 2017 Best Hair Growth Diets
  • How Common is Postpartum Hair Loss?
  • What is Traction Alopecia?
  • Learn to Breathe Again

About

Robert James Clinic is a Trichology and Hair Loss Center that exclusively specializes in hair growth from a holistic approach combining multiple therapies such as PRP® and LLLT.

Learn More

• Request A Consultation
• In-Clinic Program
• Home Program
• Shop Online

Robert James Clinic

9615 Brighton Way, Suite 414
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
info@RobertJamesClinic.com
Phone: (310)405.5922

Copyright © 2021 Robert James Clinic