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Finasteride does not prevent bladder cancer.

Creating stronger blockers for skin enzymes might lead to better treatment for conditions like acne and excessive hair growth.

The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.

DHT, a testosterone byproduct, causes male pattern baldness.

TURP is the best treatment for BPH, but some patients prefer medications like alpha-blockers and finasteride.

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

Hormonal treatments are effective for severe or persistent acne and should be used with other acne therapies, considering potential side effects.

Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.

Finasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate and male baldness, improves symptoms of hirsutism in women, but doesn't work for acne, and may delay prostate cancer progression with few side effects.

Dihydrotestosterone gel improved well-being and sexual function in older men without negatively affecting prostate health.

The document concludes that targeting 5α-reductase, the androgen receptor, and hair growth genes, along with using compounds with anti-androgenic properties, could lead to more effective hair loss treatments.

The document concludes that more research is needed to understand excessive hair growth in women with normal hormone levels and regular ovulation.

Finasteride and dutasteride are effective for long-term treatment of enlarged prostates but have sexual side effects and a risk of high-grade prostate cancer.

Finasteride doesn't affect erections much, but may decrease libido in men.

Antiandrogen therapy helps treat genetic hair loss.

The document concludes that treating androgen excess needs patience, managing expectations is important, and many drugs used are not officially approved, suggesting cosmetic options for mild cases.

Herbal medications might be safer and more effective for hair loss than synthetic treatments.

Hair loss in Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is due to altered cell sensitivity to hormones, not increased hormone levels. Hair growth periods shorten over time, causing hair to become thinner and shorter. This is linked to miscommunication between cell pathways in hair follicles. There's also a change in gene expression related to blood vessels and cell growth in balding hair follicles. The exact molecular causes of AGA are still unclear.

Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.

Hair transplantation is a treatment for hair loss mainly caused by genetics, with various techniques and potential complications, and results visible after 8-12 months.

Treatments for hair loss include hormone modifiers, minoxidil, and hair transplant surgery.

5α-reductase is essential for male sexual development and its inhibitors have potential in treating various conditions related to hormone action.

Hormones and metabolism play a complex role in prostate enlargement, and more research is needed to improve diagnosis and treatment.

A three-month treatment with a GnRH agonist significantly lowered androgen levels and 5α-reductase activity in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.

The document explains different types of hair loss, their causes, and treatments, and suggests future research areas.

Finasteride increases hair density in female androgenetic alopecia, but individual results may vary.

Dutasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate, reduces prostate cancer risk, and promotes hair regrowth with few side effects.

Current treatments for male pattern baldness include minoxidil and finasteride, with new options being developed.

The document explains hair biology, the causes of hair loss, and reviews various hair loss treatments.

5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may cause a low incidence of erectile dysfunction that decreases over time.