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New technologies show promise in healing wounds, treating cancer, autoimmune diseases, and genetic disorders.

St. John's Wort may reduce the effectiveness of finasteride by increasing its breakdown in the body.

Blocking the prolactin receptor might help treat various diseases, but more research is needed.

Long-term use of a certain medication can worsen erectile function in aged rats by damaging penile muscle cells.

Poria cocos polysaccharides and finasteride both help treat chronic nonbacterial prostatitis, but Poria cocos polysaccharides also improve gut health.

Heavy metals like arsenic, cadmium, and lead can increase cancer risk and worsen outcomes.

Some patients may experience lasting sexual dysfunction, depression, and other side effects from 5α-reductase inhibitor therapy.

The conclusion is that doctors should be careful when prescribing 5α-reductase inhibitors due to possible serious side effects, and they should discuss these risks with patients.

Terazosin and finasteride effectively treat BPH, but combining them adds no extra benefit.

Flutamide and its metabolite can effectively reduce androgen effects.

Men with enlarged prostates often have more severe baldness.

Hormones and genetics play key roles in male and female baldness, which can affect mental health and may be linked to other health issues.

Bolandiol, a synthetic steroid, builds muscle and bone without greatly affecting sex glands, and works differently from other hormones.

Guava leaf extract may help treat hair loss and protect cells by blocking certain genes and fighting damaging molecules.

Most men with Frontal fibrosing alopecia also lose facial hair and the condition may be linked to hormone levels and sunscreen use.

Melatonin receptors, found in many body parts, can help treat various diseases like depression and diabetes due to their effects on inflammation, tumor progression, sleep disorders, and body mass regulation.

Cernitin™, a pollen extract, was found to significantly reduce pain and inflammation in rats with chronic prostatitis, suggesting it could be a useful alternative to certain anti-inflammatory drugs.

Steroid sulfatase inhibitors could potentially treat hormone-related disorders like certain cancers, hair loss, acne, and improve cognitive dysfunction.

5 alpha reductase inhibitors can cause sexual, cognitive, and muscle side effects, and may slightly increase aggressive cancer risk.

Hormones, especially testosterone and DHT, are key for penis development and function, and testosterone therapy may help with erectile dysfunction in those with low levels.

Androgenetic alopecia is common, affects self-image, and has no complete cure yet.

Mutations in the AR gene cause hair thinning and loss.

Physalis peruviana extract is more effective in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia in rats than finasteride and terazosine.

Low doses of some substances can be beneficial, while high doses can be harmful or toxic.

Metformin, a diabetes drug, may help prevent and treat various cancers, but more research is needed.

ZD1839, a cancer drug, can cause mild skin rashes that are treatable without stopping the medication.

Wnt signaling is important for development and cell regulation but can cause diseases like cancer when not working properly.

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.

Hormonal treatments can help with hair loss, acne, and excess hair growth, but it takes 3-6 months to see results and patients should know the possible side effects.

Taking 1 mg/day finasteride for hair loss significantly lowers PSA levels in men, which may affect prostate cancer screening.