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Finasteride may help some women with hair loss, but better options exist.

Tamoxifen effectively treats gynecomastia without causing impotence.

Dr. WP Unger suggested that traditional strip harvesting might be better for hair transplants than Follicular Unit Extraction due to higher hair survival rates and less risk of a patchy look at the donor site.

Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) for hair transplants has limitations and may not be suitable for most patients.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition in women that can cause metabolic, reproductive, and psychological issues, and requires lifestyle changes and medication for management.

Male hormones and their receptors play a key role in hair loss and skin health, with potential new treatments being explored.

Men with Kennedy disease have less chance of hair loss.

Finasteride effectively and safely treats recurrent priapism in children and adolescents with sickle cell disease.

Effective, well-tolerated, and affordable treatments are needed for recurrent ischemic priapism.

The document concludes that managing PCOS involves treating symptoms, regulating periods, and reducing health risks, with specific medications for fertility and metabolic issues.

Eating high-glycemic and dairy foods can increase hormones that may cause acne and other health issues.

Taking 5 mg/day finasteride can cause side effects in women with hair loss, but these are usually mild and fade over time, making the treatment beneficial in the long run.

Urologists should screen for mental health issues before and during finasteride treatment.

The birth control combination of ethinylestradiol and drospirenone helps treat symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome.

Sex hormones affect reproduction, sexual development, and oral health, and it's important for dental practitioners to understand their effects and interactions.

Women who had cancer treatment feel both positive and negative about their bodies.

The patient had complex urinary tract issues and ambiguous genitalia, with physical features suggesting a hormonal imbalance.

PLD is an effective and safer alternative for treating breast cancer.

No definitive link between finasteride and male breast cancer, but further research is needed.

Oncoplastic breast surgery is more cost-effective than standard lumpectomy for large-breasted women despite being more expensive.

The document concludes that breast pain should be managed with personalized treatment, starting with non-drug methods and progressing to medication if necessary, while considering side effects and patient needs.

The new patient-controlled expansion technique for breast reconstruction is safe, efficient, and cost-effective.

Formestane is a preferred second-line treatment for advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women because it's effective and has fewer side effects.

Hair loss is a common but often unreported side effect of cancer treatments, especially for breast and prostate cancers.

Hair loss is a common, often overlooked side effect of hormone treatments for breast and prostate cancer.

Hair loss can be reversed or even cured using advanced hair restoration techniques, with rare complications like swelling and bleeding.

Non-hormonal treatments should be used first for sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal breast cancer patients on aromatase inhibitors, with hormones as a second option.

Finasteride can cause one-sided breast enlargement, which disappears after stopping the drug.

Patients with HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer commonly experience fatigue, hair loss, and pain, which significantly affect daily activities.

A 50-year-old woman with breast cancer developed an autoimmune skin disorder, highlighting the need for thorough checks and team-based treatment.