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Dutasteride, usually used for prostate issues and hair loss, could potentially treat Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) due to its neuroprotective, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, but more testing is needed.

Saw palmetto extract is effective and safe for treating lower urinary tract symptoms, working as well as certain medications, and works even better in severe cases.

The authors maintain that shorter androgen receptor alleles may lead to milder COVID-19 by positively affecting the immune response, not due to changes in testosterone levels or activity.

Two cosmetic lotions used day and night may be a good alternative to minoxidil for hair loss treatment with better cosmetic effects and tolerance.

Male pattern baldness is mainly caused by a hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT), and drugs that can block this hormone might help prevent hair loss.

Flutamide may slightly improve hair loss in women, but finasteride does not work.

Female pattern hair loss can be treated with medications, surgery, and cosmetic products, considering its psychological impact.

Some antiandrogens may lower testosterone better than others, but it's unclear which is best for feminization in transgender women; more research is needed.

White wax and policosanol from white wax effectively reduced hair loss and promoted hair growth in mice better than a known hair growth drug.

Finasteride significantly reduces hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism.

Testosterone affects hair follicles differently across body sites, with beard hair follicles showing more activity of a specific enzyme and presence of androgen receptors compared to scalp hair.

Aromatase inhibitors cause male pattern hair loss in women.

DA-9401 helps protect rat testis from finasteride damage.

AKR1D1 controls glucocorticoid levels and receptor activity in liver cells.

Dihydrotestosterone increases growth and spread of human brain cancer cells, and blocking its formation might help treat this cancer.

New treatments for prostate cancer and BPH show promise, including novel compounds that target hormone synthesis and response.

Most patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia are middle-aged women, often have thyroid disease, and some treatments can help stabilize the condition.

Coffee berry extract may help slow skin aging and prevent hair loss.

Urologic diseases and treatments in older men can negatively affect fertility, and doctors should talk to patients about this.

Recent hair loss research shows some progress, especially in understanding male pattern baldness, but effective treatments for many types of hair loss are still lacking.

Indian Gooseberry has potential for cancer prevention and treatment and promotes hair growth.

Male pattern baldness might have evolved to help protect against prostate cancer by increasing UV radiation on the scalp.

Men can experience female pattern hair loss, needing different treatments.

Dihydroartemisinin helps reduce prostate enlargement in rats by stopping the growth of prostate cells.

Androgens, like DHT, affect hair growth and treatments like finasteride may help.

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is crucial for conditions like male-pattern baldness and acne, and measuring a byproduct, androstanediol glucuronide, is a better way to assess DHT's effects than DHT blood levels.

Clascoterone may be an effective topical treatment for hair loss.

The nutritional supplement improved hair quality and reduced hair loss.

Minoxidil is the only drug proven to improve female hair loss, and dextroamphetamine sulfate may be a new treatment for certain types of hair loss.

Cheap treatments for excessive hair growth in women can improve symptoms by 35-40% after one year.