Eggs at Twelve: How Girls Become Boys and the Discovery of Finasteride

The document discussed the discovery of finasteride, a medication that was significant in the treatment of conditions like benign prostatic hyperplasia and androgenetic alopecia. It explored the biological mechanisms by which finasteride worked, particularly its role in inhibiting the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone linked to hair loss and prostate growth. The article also touched upon the broader implications of hormonal changes, such as how certain conditions could lead to changes in sexual development, metaphorically described as "how girls become boys." This research contributed to a better understanding of hormonal therapies and their applications in urology and dermatology.