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Topical dutasteride shows promise for hair loss but needs more research.

The new compound is a promising, less toxic alternative to finasteride for treating prostate issues.

Hair and nail cortisol levels can show long-term stress in young males.

Finasteride changes hormone levels and certain proteins in rats, but these effects can be reversed after stopping the drug.

A man with KID syndrome developed a rare cancer in a long-term skin infection.

Low-dose finasteride may cause muscle weakness and eye issues, but stopping the drug can lead to recovery.

Mice without the enzyme HSD17B3 still produce normal testosterone, suggesting they have different ways to make it compared to humans.

The same hormone can affect gene expression differently in various tissues, which could lead to new treatments for conditions like hair loss.

Taking DHEA for a year is generally safe for postmenopausal women but may cause acne and more facial hair without improving metabolism or aging.

Progranulin overexpression leads to shorter, thinner hair and increased cell death in mouse hair follicles.

Amenorrhea, or the absence of periods, should be evaluated by age 15 or within five years of early breast development, and is most commonly caused by conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome and hypothalamic amenorrhea.

Amenorrhea is when a woman doesn't have periods, with primary amenorrhea starting by age 15 or within five years of breast development, and secondary amenorrhea when periods stop for three months. It affects 3-4% of women not pregnant, breastfeeding, or in menopause, mainly due to polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothalamic amenorrhea, hyperprolactinemia, and ovarian failure.

Scientists restored fertility in male mice lacking a key fertility gene by using a modified gene.

Hair loss in androgenetic alopecia is caused by genetic factors and androgen excess, and can be treated with combined therapies.

The estradiol valerate/dienogest oral contraceptive helps with heavy periods, may improve acne and symptoms in PCOS, and doesn't affect sexual function.

Finasteride's potential harms are hard to accurately measure.

People with vitiligo may have a lower risk of heart disease.

Testosterone therapy can help with androgen deficiency in women but should be used with caution and monitoring due to potential risks.

Biofield Energy Healing may promote hair growth and treat skin disorders by enhancing hair follicle development.

Some eczema treatments may cause conjunctivitis, many people have sensitive eyes, air pollution can increase skin wrinkles, hair loss medication does not affect sexual function, and dermatologists can help identify torture signs on refugees' skin.

A woman got a serious strep infection from an IUD, likely passed from her husband's infected throat during sexual activity.

The true incidence of post-Finasteride syndrome is unclear, and more research is needed.

Cyproterone acetate is used to treat conditions like prostate cancer, early puberty, excessive sexual drive, and female androgenization by blocking male sex hormones.

The NAMS 2014 recommendations guide healthcare providers on treating health issues in midlife women, emphasizing individualized care and informed decision-making.

A 35-year-old man had patchy hair loss that was actually due to syphilis, not alopecia areata.

More men are getting cosmetic procedures, mainly for aging, hair loss, and to keep masculine features, with growing interest in both surgical and noninvasive treatments.

Drugs targeting the Androgen Receptor are effective for treating prostate cancer and other androgen-related conditions.

Dermatological treatments can have significant side effects, including allergic reactions, sexual dysfunction, and increased cancer risk.

Temporal triangular alopecia usually starts in early childhood and treatment with Minoxidil has limited effectiveness.

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