Adrogens and Covid-19
Treatment 8/18/2020
androgens finasteride dutasteride spironolactone enzalutamide cannabidiol TMPRSS2 gene ACE2 receptor DHT 5 alpha reductase androgenic alopecia Propecia Avodart Aldactone CBD
The possible increased risk of severe Covid-19 cases in men due to higher androgen levels, and how taking medications such as finasteride, dutasteride, spironolactone, enzalutamide, or canabidiol might help mitigate the severity of the disease.
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