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The document concludes that the 5 alpha-reductase enzymes are important in steroid metabolism and related to various human diseases, with inhibitors used to treat conditions like male pattern baldness and prostate issues.

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

Androgens can both increase and decrease hair growth in different parts of the body.

Erectile dysfunction is increasingly common in men under 40, with many physical and psychological causes, and various treatment options available.

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.

Keratose, derived from human hair, is a non-toxic biomaterial good for tissue regeneration and integrates well with body tissues.

Different types of stem cells with unique roles exist in blood, skin, and intestines, and this variety is important for tissue repair.

Stem cell therapy, particularly using certain types of cells, shows promise for treating hair loss by stimulating hair growth and development, but more extensive trials are needed to confirm these findings.

IL-2 treatment causes skin eruptions and other reversible side effects, and may play a role in psoriasis.

The telogen phase of hair growth is active and important for preparing hair follicles for regeneration, not just a resting stage.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a big role in acne, but most acne sufferers don't have a hormone disorder. Hormonal treatments, including birth control pills, can be very effective for women whose acne doesn't improve with regular treatments.

Flutamide rarely causes liver toxicity in prostate cancer patients.

Tiny particles from stem cells help activate hair growth cells and encourage hair growth in mice without being toxic.

Minoxidil helps heart function but doesn't improve exercise ability and may cause complications.

Researchers found that hair shedding happens mostly when new hair is growing and involves a unique process.

Correct skin biopsy techniques are crucial to avoid misdiagnosis of skin diseases.

Testosterone replacement may help some postmenopausal women with symptoms like fatigue and low libido, but more research is needed to fully understand its effects.

A very low-calorie ketogenic diet is effective for quick weight loss and improving health in obese patients, with careful management of side effects and maintenance.

Minoxidil effectively treats severe hypertension but may cause side effects, so careful monitoring is needed.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of hair and scalp tissue, considering both clinical and microscopic features.

Finasteride may reduce prostate bleeding by lowering blood vessel growth factor levels and blood vessel density in certain prostate areas.

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

New hormonal contraceptives are safer, have fewer side effects, and offer health benefits for women.

Cholesterol sulfate buildup due to a genetic mutation disrupts the skin barrier, leading to the scaling skin seen in X-linked ichthyosis.

The article concludes that while we understand a lot about how melanocytes age and how this can prevent cancer, there are still unanswered questions about certain pathways and genes involved.

Inherited ichthyoses cause widespread skin scaling and thickening due to gene mutations.

Minoxidil can help regrow hair in alopecia areata patients.

The circadian clock influences the behavior and regeneration of stem cells in the body.

The conclusion is that hair growth can be improved by activating hair cycles, changing the surrounding environment, healing wounds to create new hair follicles, and using stem cell technology.

Niosomes are promising for skin drug delivery, offering benefits like improved drug penetration and stability.