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Most over-the-counter hair loss treatments lack strong evidence of effectiveness but cost nearly as much as the proven treatment, minoxidil.

The research found that male pattern hair loss is mostly genetic and involves hair thinning due to hormonal effects and changes in gene expression.

Understanding genes and hormones is crucial for managing male puberty and sex development disorders.

Androgens affect hair growth and shedding, with genetic and non-genetic factors influencing baldness.

Allopregnanolone can reduce gut inflammation and normalize neurotransmitter levels after finasteride withdrawal.

The growth factor cocktail significantly increased hair growth in patients with androgenetic alopecia.

Certain finger length ratios and body hair patterns may predict side effects from birth control pills in women.

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

Inhibitors of the enzyme 5 alpha-reductase could potentially treat disorders like prostate cancer and baldness.

The research identified and described a gene important for hormone conversion in endangered catfish, which varies in activity during different reproductive stages and after hormone treatment.

Ketoconazole reduced hair growth and improved acne in women, but caused side effects needing careful monitoring.

Liposomes are not better than acetone for applying DHT on skin.

Androgenic steroids can slow down or stop the growth of certain skin fungi.

Spironolactone reduces the number of androgen receptor sites in rat skin by blocking them with its metabolite.

The document concludes that Follicular Unit Extraction is an advanced, less invasive hair transplant method with fewer side effects than traditional methods.

High levels of androgens can cause skin issues like acne, hair loss, and excessive hair growth.

A 14-year-old boy was diagnosed with a rare hair condition that may lead to hair thinning and has no known effective treatments.

Camellia oleifera seed shell polyphenols and 1,3,6-tri-O-galloylglucose can help treat hair loss by reducing certain hormones and promoting hair growth.

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

5-alpha reductase inhibitors may cause sexual side effects, breast complications, and other health risks in men with hair loss.

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

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.

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

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

Finasteride negatively affects fish reproduction and gonadal development.

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.

The dutasteride nanoemulsion could improve hair loss treatment by enhancing drug penetration and retention in hair follicles.

Finasteride affects frog testes by increasing testosterone, decreasing 5α-DHT, and impacting genes related to reproduction and other functions.

Many treatments for hair loss lack proper testing and FDA approval, so their effectiveness is uncertain.