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Prescriptions for 5-alpha reductase inhibitors dropped significantly after the FDA's safety warning, especially for men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Testosterone treatment for older men can have short-term benefits, but long-term risks are unclear, requiring careful evaluation and monitoring.

Men with low testosterone should be carefully evaluated and monitored before and during treatment.

Antiandrogens affect androgen-dependent body functions and are used for various medical conditions, with some risks like fetus feminization, but new forms like 17α-propylmesterolone show promise for acne without systemic effects.

Testosterone may influence COVID-19 severity and outcomes.

The document discusses male and female pattern hair loss, its diagnosis methods, FDA-approved treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, their side effects, and the role of lifestyle changes.

There have been major advances in diagnosing and treating hair loss over the last 30 years, with new drugs and improved hair transplant techniques.

The conclusion is that Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp is a rare condition best treated with strong topical steroids and sometimes systemic treatment.

The study found that the enzyme linked to acne is present in the same areas of both acne-affected and normal skin.

Acne treatment with isotretinoin increases the presence of p53, a protein, in skin and oil glands, which may help reduce acne severity.

High-frequency ultrasound can effectively visualize and assess hair loss.

Hair transplant surgeons should also focus on their patients' overall health, including regular check-ups and screening for common health issues.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), a protein-rich extract from a patient's blood, shows promise in improving hair density, thickness, and quality, but the best method of use and number of treatments needed for noticeable results are still unclear.

People with hair loss have more androgen receptors and enzymes in certain follicles, with men and women showing different patterns.

Norgestimate is the most effective birth control progestin for reducing an enzyme linked to acne and excessive hair growth in women.

Finasteride reduces scalp DHT levels, potentially treating male pattern baldness.

Androgens like testosterone affect hair growth and oil production differently across body parts and individuals.

The protein ARA70/ELE1 is involved in male pattern baldness, and lower levels of its short form may lead to hair thinning.

HSP90 and lamin A/C are crucial for hair growth and could be targets for treating hair loss.

Low ERCC3 gene activity is linked to non-pigmented hair growth.

The study concluded that both estrogen and androgen receptors, which decrease with age, are linked to skin aging and may be hormonally regulated.

SA linked to mitochondrial issues and oxidative stress, while AGA involves disrupted hair growth genes.

Prostaglandins may contribute to male hair loss; targeting them could help treat it.

Two types of 5α-reductase are in dog skin, which might make dutasteride better than finasteride for treating dog hair loss.

Two cycles of ABVD chemotherapy followed by 20 Gy radiotherapy is the new standard for early-stage Hodgkin lymphoma due to lower toxicity and similar effectiveness.

AGA causes hair loss by shrinking hair follicles due to DHT binding, and can be treated with finasteride and minoxidil.

Hair loss in men is common, treatable, but not curable.

Male hormones, particularly DHT, are linked to male pattern hair loss, and treatments like finasteride can help, but they don't work for postmenopausal women's hair loss, which may have different causes.

Too much androgen can cause hair loss; finasteride may help.

Minoxidil and finasteride can slow hair loss and stimulate regrowth, but won't restore all lost hair or reverse complete baldness.