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Finasteride reduces hair growth and is safe for women with excessive hair.

This document studied minoxidil in healthy volunteers. Minoxidil is quickly absorbed and eliminated from the body.

Finasteride reduces dihydrotestosterone, increases testosterone, and may treat hirsutism in women.

Finasteride breakdown products found in bile and urine, helps understand drug safety and effectiveness.

The report concludes that PCOS is mainly a condition of excess male hormones and its definition may change as new information is discovered.

Melatonin affects many body functions beyond sleep by interacting with specific receptors in various tissues.

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a prohormone important for producing sex steroids and has potential health benefits.

Human skin can make serotonin and melatonin, which help protect and maintain it.

Human skin makes sexual hormones that affect hair growth, skin health, and healing; too much can cause acne and hair loss, while treatments can manage these conditions.

Melatonin may help with sleep issues, depression, and cancer, but more research is needed.

Finasteride effectively treats BPH, but needs more trials to understand potential.

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

Effective hair loss treatment in women requires correct diagnosis and can include medications like minoxidil, antiandrogens, and treatments for underlying conditions like PCOS.

Testosterone therapy seems safe for postmenopausal women for a few years, but more research is needed for long-term effects.

White lupin uses specific genes to grow root hairs and access phosphorus when it's scarce.

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.

Some plant-based treatments can help with benign prostatic hyperplasia symptoms, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.

Genetics and hormones cause hair loss; finasteride treats it safely.

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

Oral retinoids are effective for severe skin conditions but require careful use due to side effects.

DHEA did not improve sexual function, well-being, or menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women with low libido but caused side effects like acne and increased facial hair.

Finasteride effectively reduces hair growth in women with polycystic ovary syndrome or idiopathic hirsutism.

Plant-based ingredients are effective and safe for modern skincare products.

Different species and human skin models vary in their skin enzyme activities, with pig skin and some models closely matching human skin, useful for safety assessments and understanding the skin's protective roles.

The study developed a tool to predict how gut microbes process foods and drugs, showing that similar compounds often share metabolic pathways and effects.

Women with female pattern hair loss have higher levels of certain androgens, suggesting increased androgen exposure to hair follicles.

Finasteride and minoxidil are effective FDA-approved treatments for androgenetic alopecia.

The document concludes that managing hirsutism involves identifying the cause, using a scoring system for severity, combining cosmetic and medical treatments, encouraging weight loss, and providing psychological support, while noting the need for more research on drug treatments.

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

Daughters of women with PCOS generally experience normal puberty but may have more body hair and different body fat distribution.