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The document concluded that FDA-approved treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are effective for hair loss, while the effectiveness of natural remedies and other non-approved treatments is not well-supported by evidence.

Topical minoxidil 1% and 2% are twice as effective as placebo for female pattern hair loss.

Minoxidil and finasteride are effective for treating hair loss, with dutasteride showing potential but with side effects.

Finasteride and dutasteride are effective for long-term treatment of enlarged prostates but have sexual side effects and a risk of high-grade prostate cancer.

Taking both finasteride and dutasteride for prostate issues may raise the risk of heart problems.

Some men taking finasteride for hair loss may experience sexual problems like erectile dysfunction and decreased sex drive, which can persist even after stopping the medication.

Iron supplements may reverse premature graying in iron-deficient individuals; ingrown nails are common in diabetics with certain risk factors; topical finasteride may reduce scalp DHT as effectively as oral finasteride; monilethrix treatment is challenging but some medications can help.

Finasteride may cause gum problems, but stopping the drug can improve these issues.

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

Use minoxidil or finasteride first, then try HairMax LaserComb if needed.

Minoxidil and finasteride are FDA-approved treatments for male hair loss, but off-label use of oral minoxidil, dutasteride, and higher doses of finasteride and minoxidil is increasing.

Some common medications like metformin, insulin, and ACE inhibitors can lower PSA levels, while statins don't, and low dose finasteride significantly reduces PSA.

Finasteride may cause gum side effects in some patients.

Finasteride lowers PSA levels in men, certain factors increase testicular cancer risk, and current guidelines for penile cancer may lead to unnecessary surgeries.

Dutasteride is highly effective for hair loss treatment in Korea, with more side effects than finasteride.

Minoxidil, finasteride, and low-level laser light therapy effectively treat hair loss.

TrichoScan accurately measures hair growth and showed improved hair counts and thickness after finasteride treatment.

Taking finasteride for benign prostate hyperplasia may increase the risk of osteoporosis, especially at higher doses.

Researchers developed a model to predict how well certain compounds can block an enzyme related to hair loss and prostate issues, suggesting a 50 mg dose of finasteride might be effective based on lab and body data.

Androgenic Alopecia, a common hair loss condition, can be effectively treated with finasteride and other treatments.

Male pattern baldness is often genetic and linked to a hormone, with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil being effective for some men.

Using finasteride for hair loss or prostate issues does not significantly raise the risk of erectile dysfunction.

Topical minoxidil and oral finasteride and dutasteride are the most effective treatments for male and female pattern hair loss, but study quality varies.

The Asian herbal mix with Houttuynia cordata, Perilla frutescens, and green tea helped grow hair in mice.

New treatments for prostate cancer and BPH show promise, including novel compounds that target hormone synthesis and response.

Some treatments work for common baldness, but there's less evidence for other hair loss types, and more research is needed.

Hair transplantation successfully treated hair loss in a patient with Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome.

"Dutasteride 0.5 mg daily is the most effective treatment for male hair loss."

The document concludes that sexual and psychiatric side effects from 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are reported, but more high-quality research is needed to understand how often they occur.

Doctors should prescribe cheaper, off-label medication and teach patients how to use it to save money ethically.