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Finasteride slowly binds to 5-alpha-reductase, affecting enzyme stability and inhibitor potency.

Low-dose finasteride may cause lasting sexual dysfunction and suicidal thoughts in young men.

People with diabetes or obesity should manage their conditions carefully as they have a higher risk of severe COVID-19.

European guidelines recommend regular eye and ear exams, skin care, vitamin D supplements, and cautious use of medications for managing congenital ichthyoses.

The conclusion is that the best initial treatment for hirsutism is usually oral contraceptives, with the addition of antiandrogens or insulin sensitizers if needed, and topical eflornithine or laser treatments as supplementary options.

Human hair follicles can make and process prostaglandins, which may affect hair growth.

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.

Vitiligo causes white skin patches and is linked to autoimmune issues.

Some birth control pills have a higher risk of blood clots than others.

Finasteride almost fully depletes allopregnanolone in rat brains and enhances 20α-DHP, but doesn't change 3α-DHP levels.

Cats with atopic dermatitis often have severe, year-round itching and respond well to certain treatments.

Fadrozole and finasteride change gene expression related to sex hormones and thyroid hormones in frog larvae development.

Lower levels of certain brain chemicals are linked to worse PTSD symptoms in men.

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.

Minoxidil helps hair growth and reduces shedding in women.

Dihydrotestosterone increases the activity of an enzyme in pubic skin cells that converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone.

All three treatments reduce hirsutism, but spironolactone works best long-term.

Different factors affect where drugs are absorbed in the small intestine, which is important for effective medication use.

Antiandrogens, particularly flutamide and CPA, are most effective for treating hirsutism, with long-term use needed for best results.

Athletes use steroids to enhance performance despite health risks and legal issues, and education on their dangers is needed.

Some drugs may reduce prostatitis symptoms short-term with few side effects.

HIV can cause various severe or unusual skin conditions that help indicate the presence and stage of the disease.

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

Minoxidil helps grow longer, thicker hair in bald scalps of stumptailed macaques, and early treatment is more effective.

Allergic cats with yeast overgrowth improved with antifungal treatment.

Treating cystoid macular oedema in uveitis is difficult and risky.

Certain drugs that block specific enzymes can help treat prostate diseases.

Asian hair loss differs from Europeans; consider individual needs and psychological well-being for treatment.

Flutamide reduces hair growth better but has more side effects.

Diane 35 plus finasteride is more effective in reducing hair growth and androgen levels, but may decrease libido.