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Men using hair loss drugs like finasteride may experience sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction, but it's unclear who will be affected and when. Treating depression and sexual symptoms is suggested, as these men often have higher rates of both. More research is needed to understand why these side effects occur.

Men taking 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors before or after bladder cancer diagnosis had a lower risk of dying from the disease.

α-Blockers and 5-ARIs for BPH can cause sexual dysfunction, including erectile and ejaculatory issues.

Using 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may improve bladder cancer survival in men.

Using finasteride or dutasteride may cause long-lasting erectile dysfunction.

Dutasteride is more effective than Finasteride in reducing prostate size and PSA levels, but both drugs have similar side effects.

Finasteride 5mg daily is the most effective for female pattern hair loss, with higher doses of treatments generally more effective.

5α-Reductase inhibitors may increase depression risk but not dementia or suicide.

Hormones and metabolism play a complex role in prostate enlargement, and more research is needed to improve diagnosis and treatment.

Tamsulosin for enlarged prostate may increase the risk of severe low blood pressure, especially when starting or restarting the medication.

Some drugs may reduce prostatitis symptoms short-term with few side effects.

Different drugs for prostate-related urinary symptoms work but have various side effects, and treatment should be tailored to the individual.

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.

5α-reductase inhibitors can interfere with doping tests by masking banned substances.

Frontal fibrosing alopecia causes hairline recession and eyebrow loss in postmenopausal women.

Finasteride and dutasteride are equally effective and safe for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia.

The document concluded that more research is needed to find the best treatment for Frontal fibrosing alopecia.

Effective treatments for male pattern baldness include oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, while topical minoxidil is best for female pattern baldness.

PFS and PSSD are similar conditions with persistent sexual dysfunction after stopping medication.

Post-finasteride syndrome causes lasting sexual, mental, and physical issues, needing more research for solutions.

The document concludes that there are various treatments for different types of alopecia, but more research is needed for evidence-based treatments.

Longer CAG and GGN repeats increase alopecia risk, but no significant link to post-finasteride syndrome found.

Baldness score can't be used to predict prostate size.

Finasteride affects SRD5A2 gene pattern, possibly causing lasting side effects.

Finasteride can cause lasting sexual dysfunction, depression, and other side effects, needing more research for treatment.

Men with more advanced male pattern baldness have a higher risk of prostate cancer and more severe disease.

Finasteride may cause suicidal thoughts and mental side effects, especially in young people with hair loss.

Dutasteride is linked to a higher chance of sexual dysfunction, especially in younger males and the elderly.

Finasteride before TURP reduces blood loss and slightly improves early postoperative quality of life.

A young man with high-grade prostate cancer had successful surgery and good recovery, highlighting the need for awareness in younger men.