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Finasteride, a hair loss drug, may cause long-term sexual side effects due to changes in hormone receptor levels.

Dihydrotestosterone can be made from dehydroepiandrosterone in skin cells without needing testosterone.

Muscles can make their own androgens, which may help muscle growth.

Epitestosterone may act as a weak antiandrogen and can inhibit an enzyme involved in testosterone metabolism.

The exact cause of increased 5α-reductase activity leading to hirsutism in women is still unknown.

The document explains hair biology, the causes of hair loss, and reviews various hair loss treatments.

Over half of the adult women with acne in the study had higher than normal levels of male hormones, especially DHEA.

Minoxidil and caffeine in transfersomes improve hair growth treatment.

Dihydrotestosterone increases certain inflammatory signals in skin cells, potentially contributing to acne.

Androgens cause oil-producing skin cells with androgen receptors to mature and produce more oil.

Citrullus colocynthis fruit extract may effectively treat testosterone-related hair loss, similar to finasteride.

5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may cause a low incidence of erectile dysfunction that decreases over time.

Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone play a role in women's health issues like excess hair and baldness, and treatments blocking these hormones may help.

Estradiol and castration reduced prostate cancer development in rats when applied at early stages, but were ineffective after cancer was established.

The conclusion is that future hair loss treatments should target the root causes of hair thinning, not just promote hair growth.

The model suggests that scalp tension could lead to hair loss, with factors like blood vessel hardening, enlarged oil glands, and poor microcirculation also playing a role. It also hints at a possible link between skull shape and baldness pattern.

Men with common hair loss may have a higher risk of heart disease and diabetes, and should be checked for these conditions.

Androgen receptor signaling causes early aging of cells important for hair growth by damaging their DNA.

Analyzing hair with this method can help understand and monitor scalp conditions and treatment effects.

Human keratinocytes do not naturally respond to androgens.

Hair disorders are caused by a complex mix of biology, genetics, hormones, and environmental factors, affecting hair growth and leading to conditions like alopecia.

Finasteride doesn't affect bone density in male rats.

Testosterone and its byproducts help support male sexual behavior through different pathways in the brain and body.

Prenatal stress changes how male and female rats enjoy rewards differently, linked to sex hormones.

Suppressing certain hormones might help prevent prostate cancer.

New compounds may soon be tested to treat excessive hair growth in women.

White wax and policosanol from white wax effectively reduced hair loss and promoted hair growth in mice better than a known hair growth drug.

Human skin cells contain Protease Nexin-1, and male hormones can decrease its levels, potentially affecting hair growth.

Forsythiaside-A, a natural substance, can protect against hair loss and is more effective than current treatments, potentially making it a good option for hair loss treatment.

This enzyme helps metabolize fatty acids and isoleucine, and could be key in treating neurological diseases and certain cancers.