110 citations,
September 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss linked to higher heart disease risk in both men and women.
4 citations,
July 2001 in “Personality and Individual Differences” Men with moderate hair loss had the best spatial thinking, and long-term DHT might affect cognition.
9 citations,
January 2018 in “American Journal of Men's Health” Finasteride use can cause lasting negative effects like sexual dysfunction, depression, anxiety, and cognitive issues.
110 citations,
January 2014 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Testosterone treatment in trans men increases body and facial hair and may lead to hair loss over time, but severe skin issues are rare.
26 citations,
July 2019 in “Fertility and Sterility” Reproductive gynecologists are the main referrers for male infertility evaluations in North America.
21 citations,
March 2013 in “Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention” Early-onset baldness is linked to a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer in African-American men, especially before age 60.
32 citations,
February 2014 in “Psychopharmacology” Dutasteride makes alcohol less sedating and may lead to less drinking in men.
26 citations,
November 2009 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Certain gene variations are not a major cause of male infertility in Nigerian men.
9 citations,
September 2014 in “Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention” Certain genetic variants in the androgen receptor are linked to higher PSA levels, potentially affecting prostate cancer screening outcomes.
4 citations,
December 2021 in “Pharmacological Reports” Metformin is less effective in men with early-onset hair loss.
3 citations,
September 2021 in “EClinicalMedicine” ALRV5XR effectively increases hair density in men with androgenetic alopecia without adverse effects.
31 citations,
December 2010 in “International Journal of Andrology” Men with testicular cancer were less likely to experience baldness and severe acne.
May 2024 in “Deleted Journal” Dutasteride effectively treats hair loss in men who don't respond to finasteride.
92 citations,
November 2003 in “The Journals of Gerontology” Testosterone supplements can increase muscle mass and strength in older men with low levels, but long-term effects and risks need more research.
31 citations,
August 2020 in “EClinicalMedicine” Male cancer patients have a higher risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19 than female patients.
27 citations,
October 2016 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Daughters of women with PCOS generally experience normal puberty but may have more body hair and different body fat distribution.
1 citations,
September 2013 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride may improve sperm count in subfertile men with low sperm count.
3 citations,
January 2001 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Finasteride effectively treats hair loss and enlarged prostate in men, with mild side effects.
September 2012 in “African Journal of Urology” Testosterone replacement therapy improves libido, mood, muscle strength, and bone density in men with Testosterone Deficiency Syndrome.
1 citations,
January 2019 in “Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” Fewer GGC sequences in the androgen receptor gene improve finasteride treatment for hair loss.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Various skin conditions like cutaneous lupus erythematosus, psoriasis, and basal cell carcinoma can be effectively treated with antihypertensive agents, NB-UVB phototherapy, and imiquimod cream respectively. Vaccines are effective against genital herpes and HPV-16 infection. Early intervention is crucial for conditions like diabetic foot ulcers and neonatal herpes. Certain dyes can cause hand dermatitis, and there's a link between smoking/drinking and psoriasis in men. No direct link was found between low iron levels and chronic hair loss in women.
AGA causes permanent hair loss; women use 2% minoxidil, men use 1 mg finasteride daily.
2 citations,
April 2019 in “Journal of Internal Medicine” Men using steroids or finasteride to look more attractive may harm their fertility and sexual function, creating a paradox where they seem fit but may be less able to reproduce.
1 citations,
May 2018 in “Clinical chemistry” The girl's unexpected pubic hair growth led to a diagnosis different from complete androgen insensitivity syndrome.
40 citations,
May 1987 in “The Lancet” Minoxidil helps some bald men, but most lose hair again when stopping.
12 citations,
December 2013 in “The Journal of Urology” Men's age, urinary symptoms, and heart health risks create different types of erectile dysfunction.
56 citations,
December 2011 in “Steroids” The document suggests treating individuals with nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia who show symptoms, especially those related to excess male hormones.
58 citations,
January 2018 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Alopecia significantly lowers women's quality of life, with psychological and social challenges, highlighting the importance of early treatment and support.
58 citations,
November 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” SHBG may be a useful early indicator and treatment target for PCOS.
3 citations,
January 2019 in “Therapeutic advances in urology” WS PRO 160 I 120 mg effectively treats urinary symptoms from BPH with good safety and tolerability.