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Androgen suppression therapy (AST) doesn't significantly lower bladder cancer risk, but using finasteride, a type of AST, might reduce it. AST decreases recurrence-free survival but doesn't affect overall survival or progression-free survival. More research is needed to understand AST's benefits.

Manage women's cholesterol with diet, exercise, and careful treatment choices, especially during pregnancy, PCOS, and menopause.

Topical minoxidil is the best-supported treatment for female hair loss, but personalized plans are needed.

Alopecia areata leads to significantly higher healthcare costs due to more doctor visits and prescriptions.

HDMHG0401-10 improves hair loss in men with androgenetic alopecia and has no major side effects.

About 8% of people with systemic lupus erythematosus have chronic scarring alopecia, with certain symptoms and positive antibodies increasing the risk, while immunosuppressants may lower it.

The document concludes that treating female hair loss should target reducing excess androgen and blocking its effects on hair follicles, with the best treatments being hormonal therapy, adrenal suppression, and topical minoxidil.

Some drugs can cause skin and hair color changes, often reversible when the drug is stopped.

The conclusion is that finasteride is linked to an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and a higher risk of completed suicide when used for hair loss.

Bone marrow and umbilical cord stem cells can help grow new hair.

A 5-year-old boy's skin condition improved with systemic valganciclovir after a cardiac transplant and immunosuppressive therapy.

The combination therapy is effective and well-tolerated for treating esophageal cancer.

Anthralin is effective for psoriasis and alopecia with minimal systemic side effects but can irritate the skin.

Finasteride helps improve hair growth in men with hair loss but may increase the risk of erectile dysfunction.

Feminizing hormone therapy increases kidney filtration rate.

Social media can help compare the effectiveness and safety of new arthritis medications.

Chlormadinone acetate is a strong, well-tolerated hormone used in birth control and hormone therapy with benefits for menstrual pain and skin conditions.

New treatments for skin and hair disorders in women of color address unique biological differences and include specific acne medications, sunscreens, skin lighteners, and hair care adjustments.

Some drugs may help treat both COVID-19 and radiation injury.

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.

Finasteride safely and effectively treats male pattern hair loss, but may cause reversible sexual issues and harm male fetuses.

The document concludes that sex hormones and related compounds have various effects on health, with both potential benefits and risks.

Stem cell therapy is promising for treating various health conditions, but more research is needed to understand its full potential and address challenges.

Low-level laser therapy is about 80% effective in treating hair loss, with best results in males, those who use it for over a year, and those with scalp conditions like dandruff and rash.

The treatment might help COVID-19 related hair loss, but more research is needed.

Most patients stop using topical minoxidil due to side effects.

Breast cancer patients taking CDK4/6 inhibitors are more likely to experience fatigue, hair loss, and mouth sores.

Minoxidil helps regrow hair in female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.

Androgenetic alopecia is linked to heart disease, metabolic issues, and mental health problems.

Androgens play a role in female sexual function, and testosterone therapy can help women with low sexual desire, but more research is needed on treatments and long-term safety.