Well basically, here is how they describe it :
After the Internationale FUE transplantation Congres in Berlin, some of the Doctors were ask, to give their thought about the product, here are the results so far:KÉRATENE® alphactive Retard is a systemic 5-ard enzyme catalyze inhibitor, formulated specifically to suppress the formation of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and delay the effects of this androgen on the genetically-marked hair follicles, sensitive to its chemical signals. KÉRATENE® alphactive Retard provides an appropriate control mechanism for the progressive thinning of hair caused by hormonal and genetic factors, with potential applications in the trichologic field for the for the maintenance of the existing hair density, in both pre- and postoperative cases.
KÉRATENE® alphactive Retard depresses the total DHT level by suppressing the conversion of the androgen Testosterone (T) to DHT through the adhesion to the 5aRD enzyme by obstructing the transfer of hydrogen atoms to the Testosterone (T) molecule and preventing its chemical reduction.
KÉRATENE® alphactive Retard reduces the DHT levels with a factor of 2, 3 or 4, depending on the total DHT level. KÉRATENE® alphactive Retard does not interfere with the endocrine production of hormones or with the production of the 5aRD enzyme and its inhibition mechanism does not rely on the use of antagonistic exogenic hormone disruptors or on the use of xenoestradiols or estrogens. Consult your doctor before using this product or any other medical anti-DHT treatments. Read the product description carefully before use. KÉRATENE® alphactive Retard is not a cure for any registered medical disease. Consult your doctor for professional medical advice.
KÉRATENE® alphactive Retard, in combination with topical KÉRATENE® alphactive therapies, is suitable as sustaining therapy for the preservation of the trichological density for clinical cases of NW I, NW II, NW III (vertex only), Ludwig I and Ludwig II. This product is not effective in cases of alopecia totalis, alopecia universalis and alopecia androgenetica NW4, NW5 and NW6 as well as Ludwig 3 where total loss of hair density has already occured
- Lowers dht by 25%
- Is fin without side effects/same benefits
- Vouched by pro hair clinic
None of them have patient results, but it does seem that they do believe in this product.» Dr. Arvind : good product, uses it in his practice.
» Dr. Lupanzula : are familiar with the product, just started to offer.
» Dr. Peter Hajduk (ex Gho Praag) : starting to offer to their patients as of november 2012. Also noted 'so far their clinical studies look very good'.
» Dr. Heitmann : convinced it will work, also offers it.
» Prohairclinic : started offering to our patient, solid clinical study and presentation. They are also conducting their own 'clinical' test at present.
And finally, here's the testimony, of a representative member of Prohaiclinic, who has tested the product :
You will be able to find the study drectly on their website : http://www.prohairclinic.com/en/k%C3%A9 ... ive-retardThe company Keratene is not an unknown among hair transplant surgeons and institutes. We have been using their FUE after care treatment kits for a long time.
In September Keratene Presented their new product, Keratene Retard, to the attendees at the annual FUE Europe meeting (this time in Berlin).
They provided solid scientific proof that Keratene Retard is able to reduce DHT blood values. If you are going to present your product that claims DHT lowering properties you better have good solid evidence if you are presenting in front of dermatologist and doctors.
Prohairclinic offered to perform a small additional test to backup the Keratene Retard clinical data.
We teamed up with the university of Gent to measure before and after DHT blood levels.
At half the prescribed dose of 1 capsule a day there was an average lowering of 25 % of DHT levels for male subjects.
There were no changes in DHT levels (slightly up) for female subjects.
More important : there were no side effects reported by any of the candidates. We have yet to receive any side effects from patients that have been taken the product for about 2.5 months now.
I believe this products is a good alternative for those who are unwilling to take medication (Keratene Retard comes as a dietary supplement) or do not want to risk side effects that are associated with Finasteride.
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That's it fot now, I will try to update the post as soon as I have some infos. I did find some users who are testing it, but I think it is too soon to post any result right now.