Women with androgenetic alopecia (hair loss) have normal prostate specific antigen levels but higher testosterone levels.
Androgenetic alopecia is a common type of hair loss in men and women, caused by a testosterone byproduct affecting hair follicles, with sensitivity determined by genetics.
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Abemaciclib can cause skin, hair, and nail problems, leading some patients to stop using it.
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December 2009 in “Therapeutic Advances in Medical Oncology” The conclusion suggests that prostate cancer should be classified by castration status and that new therapies targeting androgen receptor signaling show promise.
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