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Taking finasteride for benign prostate hyperplasia may increase the risk of osteoporosis, especially at higher doses.

Many treatments for hair loss lack proper testing and FDA approval, so their effectiveness is uncertain.

Finasteride reduces dihydrotestosterone, increases testosterone, and may treat hirsutism in women.

Lack or blocking of SRD5a, a key component in hormone creation, can lead to conditions like pseudohermaphrodism and affect hair growth, bone mass, muscle strength, and reproductive health. More research is needed on its regulation from fertilization to adulthood.

Finasteride effectively prevents biofilm formation and treats preformed biofilms, but requires high doses.

Male hormones cause different growth in identical human hair follicles due to their unique epigenetic characteristics.

Many potential alopecia treatments need more testing to confirm they promote acceptable hair growth with minimal side effects.

Finasteride increases hair growth, prolongs hair cycle, and lowers dihydrotestosterone levels.

Finasteride may cause kidney damage.

Finasteride reduces hair growth in women with hirsutism and works better with electrolysis.

Finasteride may increase suicide risk; more research needed.

Finasteride blocks progesterone production in specific tumor cells, potentially causing side effects.

Saw palmetto may improve urinary symptoms with fewer sexual side effects compared to some medications.

Germacrene analogs, especially 8-Hydroxy germacrene B, are more effective than germacrone at blocking a hormone-related enzyme and could help treat hair loss.

Using 5-alpha reductase inhibitors may lower the risk of breast cancer in females.

Anabolic steroids can build muscle and strength but have risks and need more research on their clinical benefits and side effects.

Testosterone therapy increases bone density in older men with low testosterone levels.

Hidradenitis suppurativa, a chronic skin disease, can be managed with antibiotics, lifestyle changes, and in severe cases, surgery. Early diagnosis and careful planning are key, and laser treatment can be an efficient solution for mild to severe cases.

Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss in men, while minoxidil treats hair loss in women.

PGD2 stops hair growth and is higher in bald men with AGA.

Opioid painkillers can cause many side effects, including breathing problems and addiction, but are generally considered safe when used properly.

Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas and hair loss on the scalp.

Male hormones affect COVID-19 severity and certain drugs targeting these hormones could help reduce the risk.

GABRA2 gene variations impact alcohol response, and hair loss medication finasteride reduces some effects.

The conclusion is that the increasing use of drugs for lifestyle reasons is a complex issue influenced by corporate profit, consumer behavior, and the medicalization of everyday life, with potential negative effects on personal well-being.

Flutamide rarely causes liver toxicity in prostate cancer patients.

DHT may increase the risk of heart disease and death in elderly men.

Hair loss in men treated best with early medication or transplant, new treatments researched.

Androgens can both stimulate and cause hair loss, and understanding their effects is key to treating hair disorders.

Testosterone supplements can increase muscle mass and strength in older men with low levels, but long-term effects and risks need more research.