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Short-term finasteride treatment may lower some cell death factors in prostate cancer cells.

Hair loss in Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is due to altered cell sensitivity to hormones, not increased hormone levels. Hair growth periods shorten over time, causing hair to become thinner and shorter. This is linked to miscommunication between cell pathways in hair follicles. There's also a change in gene expression related to blood vessels and cell growth in balding hair follicles. The exact molecular causes of AGA are still unclear.

Low-level light therapy is FDA-approved for male pattern hair loss, increases hair count and strength, and is considered safe for use.

The article concludes that a thorough diagnosis and treatment plan, including medications, non-invasive methods, or surgery, is important for managing hair loss, with a combination of minoxidil and finasteride being particularly effective.

Hormonal imbalances can cause hair loss, and understanding them can help develop better treatments.

Researchers developed a method to measure different forms of a drug that could help treat prostate issues and hair loss, and found how these forms behave in animals.

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.

There's no link between hair loss type androgenic alopecia and benign prostatic hyperplasia, but early hair loss and family history can mean more severe alopecia.

MK-386 and finasteride together effectively reduce DHT levels, potentially treating acne and male pattern baldness.

Certain drugs change freshwater snail shells to a "banana" shape.

The study created a new method to test drugs that affect hormone processing in skin.

Plant-based compounds might be effective, low-side-effect treatments for prostate cancer by blocking a specific enzyme.

5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors are effective for male hair loss and some skin conditions, but their effectiveness in women and safety concerns require careful use.

The herbal hair gel could be a safe hair growth treatment with minimal side effects.

Ficus benghalensis leaf extracts can effectively promote hair growth and inhibit hair loss.

New hormonal treatments for enlarged prostate show promise for safer, effective non-surgical options.

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

Germacrone from Curcuma aeruginosa may help treat conditions related to male hormones by blocking a specific enzyme.

Chitrak is a medicinal plant with health benefits like fighting microbes, reducing inflammation, and promoting hair growth, but it can be toxic and needs more research.

Eurycoma longifolia extract may help increase testosterone levels and reduce andropause symptoms.

The seed extract of Lepidium sativum L. can potentially treat hair loss, showing effects similar to 5% minoxidil.

Using 5-alpha reductase inhibitors may increase the risk of mild depression.

Saw palmetto in hair products might reduce hair loss but can cause side effects.

Rats had lasting erectile problems after stopping a certain medication.

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

The document concludes that sexual and psychiatric side effects from 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are reported, but more high-quality research is needed to understand how often they occur.

Acanthus ebracteatus Vahl. extract and verbascoside may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth due to their anti-inflammatory properties and ability to protect against cell death.

The new particle system could be a promising treatment for diseases related to the 5-α reductase enzyme.

Compound 15a was effective in inhibiting 5α-reductase.

Minoxidil 2% is more effective for female hair loss, but botanicals have fewer side effects.