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Topical finasteride and flutamide reduce gland size and enzyme activity, with flutamide being more potent, potentially treating acne, seborrhea, hirsutism, and androgenic alopecia.

Spironolactone might help protect against severe lung problems in COVID-19 patients.

Female pattern hair loss involves hormonal factors, genetics, and may be linked to low ferritin levels.

Pregnancy can cause specific skin conditions that need correct diagnosis and treatment to protect both mother and baby.

Men with benign prostatic hyperplasia are more likely to have metabolic syndrome than those without it.

Steroidogenic isoenzymes may help improve treatments for common hair loss.

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

Finasteride may help some women with hair loss, but better options exist.

The gene SDR5A1 is found in scalp hair of both hirsute and normal individuals, but it does not explain differences in hair growth.

Over 50% of women over 50 experience hair loss, with minoxidil being the only proven effective treatment.

COVID-19 and hypopituitarism (reduced pituitary gland function) are linked, with the latter's related health issues potentially worsening COVID-19 outcomes, and COVID-19 possibly increasing risk for pituitary complications.

Mice lacking steroid 5α-reductase 2 show less aggression and better impulse control.

Hormone therapy in transgender women can affect hair growth and acne, and there are specific skin issues related to gender-affirming surgery, but more research is needed on their dermatological health.

High MUC-18/MCAM levels in blood indicate a worse outlook for melanoma patients.

Mohs micrographic surgery is effective for early-stage non-melanoma skin cancers on the lips, with basal cell carcinoma more common on the upper cutaneous lip and squamous cell carcinoma more common on the lower vermilion lip.

Smaller finasteride particles increase effectiveness in treating hair loss.

Skin tags in obese individuals may indicate higher cardiovascular risk.

Older adults often have dry skin and itching, with high blood pressure frequently linked to skin problems.

A genetic variant in the androgen receptor gene increases heart disease risk in women but not in men.

Understanding gender differences and individual patient characteristics is essential for optimal cosmetic surgery outcomes.

Aging men face unique health issues like erectile dysfunction, prostate problems, and baldness.

Finasteride may affect PNMT, causing side effects.

Finasteride helps treat skin issues like acne and baldness by blocking testosterone conversion.

Cinnamon bark extract may help prevent weight loss and hair loss in breast cancer patients during chemotherapy and is safe to use.

PCOS affects nearly 25% of female medical and dental students, impacting their academic and social lives.

Men with thinner hair from genetic hair loss may be more likely to have an enlarged prostate.

Some drugs have gained approval for new uses, while others like tricyclic antidepressants and aspirin show promise but aren't yet approved for these uses.

The document reviews various hair and nail disorders, their causes, and treatments, emphasizing the need for proper diagnosis and the link between nail changes and systemic diseases.

The botanical shampoo with Morus alba root extract is safe and effective for treating hair loss.

Improper diet, lifestyle, and stress are major causes of hair fall.