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Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and hair loss, but may cause side effects in some patients.

Finasteride effectively treats baldness but may cause sexual side effects.

Targeting androgen receptors could be a promising way to treat skin disorders with fewer side effects.

Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair regrowth, while treatments for alopecia areata have varying success and continuous treatment is necessary.

Androgens have complex effects on hair growth, promoting it in some areas but causing hair loss in others, and our understanding of this is still evolving.

Men, especially older ones with health issues like prostate cancer, may have worse COVID-19 outcomes and could benefit from therapies targeting male hormones.

Both genes and environmental factors like chemicals may contribute to the increase in hypospadias, but the exact causes are still unclear.

5α-reductase is essential for male sexual development and its inhibitors have potential in treating various conditions related to hormone action.

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

Finasteride effectively blocks rat enzymes, but with varying methods and strength.

Mutant CDP/Cux protein causes hair defects and reduced male fertility in mice.

5α‐reductase isozymes are crucial for prostate development and health, and targeting them can help prevent and treat prostate issues.

Mice studies show that Protein Phosphatase 2A is crucial for cell growth, development, and disease prevention.

Six new genetic regions linked to early hair loss also connect to Parkinson's disease and prostate cancer, possibly leading to new treatments.

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate, shrinks it, improves urination, but may cause sexual dysfunction and isn't for women or children.

New treatments for male hypogonadism are effective and should be personalized.

S5αR inhibitors might help treat schizophrenia and other mental disorders but need more research.

5-alpha reductase inhibitors can cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction and reduced sexual desire, sometimes lasting after stopping the drug.

Oral finasteride works better than topical minoxidil for hair growth, both are safe.

Androgen receptors are key for development and health, affecting conditions like prostate cancer and male pattern baldness.

Anti-acne medications may work by reducing the activity of a protein involved in acne development.

The transscrotal testosterone patch normalizes hormone levels in men with AIDS and weight loss but does not improve weight, body mass, or quality of life.

Using minoxidil on dogs can cause serious cardiovascular damage, including arterial injury and hemorrhagic lesions.

The document concludes that targeting 5α-reductase, the androgen receptor, and hair growth genes, along with using compounds with anti-androgenic properties, could lead to more effective hair loss treatments.

Prostaglandin D₂ might be targeted for new male pattern baldness treatments.

Some dermatological medications can impair male fertility, so consult a doctor before trying to conceive.

Impaired androgen production in 46,XY DSDs causes ambiguous genitalia and requires long-term care.

LY191704 is a compound that effectively blocks a specific enzyme involved in hormone conversion and could help treat enlarged prostate and hair loss.

5α-reductase inhibitors and alpha-1 adrenergic antagonists together effectively treat benign prostatic hyperplasia, with long-term benefits.

Ginseng, especially red ginseng, may help regrow hair and block a hair loss-related enzyme.