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New treatments for enlarged prostate are being developed to be more effective and have fewer side effects.

Medications for enlarged prostate can cause sexual side effects like reduced libido, erectile dysfunction, and ejaculatory problems.

Topical eye β-blockers may cause hair loss.

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

The patient's hair loss was likely not caused by beta blockers but possibly by stress or other factors.

Alpha-blockers and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors are main treatments for BPH, with new support for phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors and beta-3 agonists.

Creating stronger blockers for skin enzymes might lead to better treatment for conditions like acne and excessive hair growth.

New nonsteroidal molecules can potentially increase dihydrotestosterone in neurons by blocking certain enzymes, without affecting prostate and seminal vesicle weight.

Topical eye β-blockers might cause hair loss, which usually gets better after stopping the medication.

Eye drops with β-blockers may cause hair loss.

TURP is the best treatment for BPH, but some patients prefer medications like alpha-blockers and finasteride.

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.

Modern lifestyles, including poor diet, stress, and long-term use of certain medications, hinder the body's ability to heal from inflammation, leading to chronic diseases.

Most youth with gender dysphoria received hormones, had minor complications, and showed a decrease in suicide attempts after treatment.

More men are getting benign prostatic hyperplasia, and there are many treatments, from medication to surgery, with new methods being developed.

A three-month treatment with a GnRH agonist significantly lowered androgen levels and 5α-reductase activity in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Taking 5-α reductase inhibitors for prostate enlargement or hair loss does not significantly raise the risk of erectile dysfunction.

Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.

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

Androgen excess disorders in women were effectively treated with spironolactone, estrogen, and dexamethasone.

New treatments for prostate cancer are less toxic and show promise, but more research is needed to enhance their effectiveness and reduce side effects.

Urologic diseases and treatments in older men can negatively affect fertility, and doctors should talk to patients about this.

Medicines for enlarged prostate may raise the risk of breast growth and tenderness but not breast cancer.

A study found that minoxidil can damage the hearts of dogs and pigs, cautioning its use in humans.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne, and treatments like hormone control pills and hormone-blocking medications can help.

More research is needed to understand sex and racial differences in long COVID.

Many COVID-19 patients have long-term symptoms, especially women, but certain medications may help reduce these symptoms.

Some heart drugs show promise for other conditions, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.

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

Nitrendipine and nifedipine effectively block muscle contractions, while papaverine relaxes them and minoxidil needs high amounts to work.