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Men on 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors might have worse COVID-19 outcomes.

The document concludes that hair loss is common and can be treated with medications like minoxidil or surgical options, and it significantly affects people's psychological well-being.

Estrogens are key for bone growth spurts in both boys and girls and affect growth into adulthood.

Testosterone and some of its forms can strongly stimulate oil gland growth in skin.

Some plant-based chemicals may help with hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.

The document concludes that treating androgen excess needs patience, managing expectations is important, and many drugs used are not officially approved, suggesting cosmetic options for mild cases.

Higher DHT in male baldness may protect against prostate cancer.

Androgens can both increase body hair and cause scalp hair loss.

Testosterone is crucial for development, growth, and various body functions in mammals.

Androgens reduce BMP2, which weakens the ability of certain cells to help hair stem cells become different types of cells.

The enzyme 5α-reductase type 1 is important for blood vessel development and fertility in the uterus.

5-alpha reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, may cause depression, but more research is needed to understand why.

Taking 5 alpha reductase inhibitor medication slightly increases the risk of depression, especially as you get older.

Pre-operative hormone treatment for hypospadias surgery might improve outcomes, but more research is needed to confirm.

Hair loss causes differ between men and women due to changes in hormone levels and inflammation-related pathways.

Androgens play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness and excessive hairiness.

Effective treatments for excessive hair growth in women include creams, laser therapy, and medications, with the choice depending on individual needs and potential side effects.

Gray hair can potentially be reversed, leading to new treatments.

Medications for hair loss and prostate issues can significantly increase the risk of sexual side effects and other negative symptoms.

Plant extracts like Avicennia marina, Boehmeria nipononivea, and Camellia sinensis could potentially treat hair loss with fewer side effects than synthetic drugs.

Minoxidil helps stimulate hair growth and enlarge small follicles in common hair loss, but doesn't stop it, and its effects can be boosted when combined with finasteride.

Hair loss lotion with specific ingredients effectively improves hair growth and thickness safely.

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

Finasteride harms Daphnia magna's reproduction, growth, and metabolism.

Solanum nigrum may help treat hair loss.

The research identified and described a gene important for hormone conversion in endangered catfish, which varies in activity during different reproductive stages and after hormone treatment.

The mTOR signaling pathway is crucial for hair health and targeting it may lead to new hair loss treatments.

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

Changes in skin bacteria can affect hair loss and new treatments targeting these bacteria may prevent balding without sexual side effects.

DHT reduces a cell's ability to promote hair growth, while 3D culture without DHT improves it.