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Stem cells could improve hair growth and new treatments for baldness are being researched.

Hormonal changes and psychological issues can cause sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women. Behavioral therapy is recommended first, with hormone replacement helping some symptoms but not libido. Testosterone can improve libido, but its effects on overall sexual function are unclear. Emotional and relationship issues should be addressed before using medication, and the benefits and risks of testosterone supplementation should be considered.

Dutasteride may help protect neurons and reduce inflammation in Parkinson's disease.

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

New testosterone analogs show promise for male contraception with better activity and potentially fewer side effects.

The enzyme 5α-reductase is important for proper blood vessel development during the fertility-related transformation of the uterus lining.

Teak leaf extract contains compounds that could help treat hair loss.

Eating alfalfa sprouts every day can raise testosterone levels in middle-aged men, but broccoli sprouts don't have this effect.

Human prostate cells produce more WISP1/CCN4 when there's not enough oxygen.

Treatments for hair loss vary, but cell-based options may be the future.

Male hormones may play a role in the development of heart disease, and more research is needed to understand their effects.

Anabolic steroids can build muscle and strength but have risks and need more research on their clinical benefits and side effects.

The document concludes that understanding hair follicle biology can lead to better hair loss treatments.

Androgens can both increase and decrease hair growth in different parts of the body.

Cancer treatments targeting specific cells and the immune system can cause skin, mouth, hair, and nail problems, affecting patients' quality of life and treatment adherence.

Male hormones, particularly DHT, are linked to male pattern hair loss, and treatments like finasteride can help, but they don't work for postmenopausal women's hair loss, which may have different causes.

Some skin medications are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but others can harm the baby and should be avoided.

Estrogens significantly influence hair growth by interacting with receptors in hair follicles and may help regulate the hair growth cycle.

Male hormones like testosterone may make COVID-19 worse, and testing for sensitivity to these hormones could help predict how severe a patient's symptoms might be. Treatments that reduce these hormones are being explored.

Men, especially older ones with health issues like prostate cancer, may have worse COVID-19 outcomes and could benefit from therapies targeting male hormones.

FGF signaling is a promising target for developing treatments for wounds, metabolic diseases, and cancer.

Androgen receptors are active in many tissues of both male and female mice, not just reproductive organs.

Norgestimate is the most effective birth control progestin for reducing an enzyme linked to acne and excessive hair growth in women.

Kennedy's disease leads to muscle weakness and sensory issues, has no cure but manageable symptoms, and future treatments look promising.

The conclusion is that individual differences in COVID-19 severity are influenced by factors like age, sex, race, and genetics, which are important for personalized medicine.

Female pattern hair loss is common, linked to polycystic ovarian syndrome, and treated with topical Minoxidil.

Finasteride helps reduce heart issues and improves heart function.

Steroid sex hormones activate matriptase in prostate cancer cells but not in breast cancer cells.

Estrogens generally inhibit hair growth and improve skin quality, but their exact effects on hair follicles are complex and not fully understood.

Genes and hormones cause hair loss, with four genes contributing equally.