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High levels of 3 alpha-diol glucuronide in the blood are a marker of increased androgen action in women with excessive hair growth of unknown cause.

The enzyme type 1 5α-reductase is more active in the hair follicle's lower part than in the skin's outer layer.

Canadian lawsuits involving 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are related to persistent erectile dysfunction side effects, with no judgments against companies yet.

5-alpha reductase inhibitors are generally safe but can cause sexual side effects and require patient education on risks.

5α-reductase inhibitors may prevent prostate cancer but could also raise the risk of more severe cancers.

Methyl pyropheophorbide A from Sansevieria trifasciata leaves may help treat hair loss.

New steroid compounds effectively inhibit 5α-reductase and may treat hair loss.

Taking 5-alpha reductase inhibitors might be linked to breast cancer in men.

Ocimum basilicum L. and red Oryza sativa L. may help with hair loss and prostate issues.

Finasteride doesn't affect erections much, but may decrease libido in men.

Finasteride doesn't affect hormone levels in normal men.

5-alpha reductase inhibitors may have additional effects on cancer, mental health, heart health, and hormone levels beyond treating prostate enlargement.

The letter is skeptical about the effectiveness of anti-androgen therapy for COVID-19 and calls for strong evidence from clinical trials.

Ergostadienol from Moringa seed oil may help prevent hair loss.

No effective treatment for frontal fibrosing alopecia was found, but oral 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors had the best response; for lichen planopilaris, topical corticosteroids were commonly used but had a high relapse rate.

Men over 66 taking medication for prostate enlargement have a higher risk of depression and self-harm, especially in the first 18 months of treatment.

Spironolactone reduces the enzyme activity that converts testosterone to DHT, helping treat excessive hair growth in women.

Finasteride reduces hair growth and is safe for women with excessive hair.

Using finasteride or dutasteride does not increase the risk of male breast cancer.

Finasteride reduces dihydrotestosterone, increases testosterone, and may treat hirsutism in women.

COVID-19 might worsen symptoms and progression of benign prostatic hyperplasia, possibly due to inflammation and metabolic disturbances in the prostate gland. More research is needed to confirm this.

Dutasteride works better than finasteride for hair loss, with both being safe to use.

5 alpha-reductase inhibitors can slightly improve symptoms of enlarged prostate but have a high risk of sexual side effects.

Pumpkin seed products may help improve prostate and bladder health by blocking certain enzymes and hormone receptors.

Medications for enlarged prostate can cause sexual side effects like reduced libido, erectile dysfunction, and ejaculatory problems.

Spironolactone works well for acne and hirsutism, isotretinoin is very effective for acne and may have antiandrogenic effects, and 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors should be considered antiandrogens.

Hair loss drugs like finasteride may cause lasting sexual and mood side effects, and more research is needed to understand these risks.

Men with liver cancer have higher levels of a specific testosterone byproduct in their liver and blood, despite overall lower male hormone levels.

Dutasteride effectively and safely treats male hair loss for over a year.

The document concludes that women should not use 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors due to the risk of birth defects and limited effectiveness.