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Finasteride reduces scalp DHT levels, potentially treating male pattern baldness.

A49T gene variant linked to higher prostate cancer risk, lower hormone levels, and slightly reduced balding risk.

Finasteride may treat baldness but less effective for those with 5α-reductase deficiency.

Androgens like testosterone affect hair growth and oil production differently across body parts and individuals.

Finasteride and spironolactone both reduce hirsutism, but finasteride lowers androgen levels more.

An extract from Quercus acutissima bark was found to reduce sebum production and block an enzyme linked to acne.

New treatments for enlarged prostate are being developed, some of which may be more effective than current medications.

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

Low dose finasteride decreases certain steroids, possibly increasing depression risk.

Hormone treatments in transsexual individuals reduce hair growth and oil production in male-to-females and increase them in female-to-males.

Finasteride affects brain and blood steroids, causing lasting sexual and emotional side effects.

The document suggests that targeting the hormone DHT could be a more effective treatment for prostate cancer than targeting testosterone.

Androgen conjugates might be better indicators of skin sensitivity to hormones in women with excessive hair growth.

Finasteride for hair loss may cause persistent sexual symptoms, depression, anxiety, and lower quality of life.

The document concludes that more research is needed to understand excessive hair growth in women with normal hormone levels and regular ovulation.

Certain 4-azasteroids are effective at blocking the enzyme that processes testosterone in human skin and could help treat acne, excessive hair growth, and male pattern baldness.

Neuroactive steroids could become safe, effective treatments with more understanding of their complex brain actions and metabolism.

Finasteride temporarily lowers male rat fertility without affecting libido.

Women with hair loss had higher levels of certain hormones, suggesting a link to a condition like PCOS.

Finasteride may cause lasting sexual, mental, and physical symptoms; use with caution.

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

Proscar (finasteride) blocks 5α-reductase in sea urchin ovaries and testes, suggesting potential treatment for androgen-related conditions.

Topical spironolactone cream doesn't cause hormone-related side effects in the body.

The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.

Neuroactive steroids may affect the risk and treatment of alcohol use disorders.

The research found that measuring androgens in urine can give extra information about body metabolism and is linked to androgen levels in the blood, especially in young girls.

Method found to accurately identify finasteride impurities using liquid chromatography.

Some patients taking finasteride or dutasteride may have ongoing sexual problems and depression even after stopping the medication.

Finasteride and minoxidil together promote hair growth better than either alone.

Finasteride treatment changes brain steroid levels and receptors, affecting brain function even after stopping treatment.