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Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved topical drug for treating male or female pattern hair loss, and other medications like finasteride and dutasteride can also increase hair growth.

Drospirenone is a unique progestin with anti-water retention and potential blood pressure benefits, used in birth control and hormone therapy.

Hormonal treatments, including birth control and antiandrogens, can effectively treat acne in women.

Men over 66 taking medication for prostate enlargement have a higher risk of depression and self-harm, especially in the first 18 months of treatment.

Eating 500 fewer calories a day and making lifestyle changes can improve PCOS symptoms and reduce diabetes risk; more research is needed on its causes and treatments.

Activating the Wnt/β-catenin pathway could lead to new hair loss treatments.

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate, shrinks it, improves urination, but may cause sexual dysfunction and isn't for women or children.

Finasteride affects male rat genitalia development, causing abnormalities during specific pregnancy days.

PCOS starts in adolescence with hormonal issues, leading to adult health problems, and early treatment is crucial.

Finasteride can cause lasting sexual, emotional, and cognitive issues, with varying severity.

Spironolactone can cause side effects like irregular bleeding, but lower doses may reduce these effects and still improve hirsutism.

Mesenchymal stem cells show potential for skin healing and anti-aging, but more research is needed for safe use, especially regarding stem cells from induced pluripotent sources.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in acne, which can be a symptom of systemic diseases like PCOS and may require targeted treatment.

Dutasteride and finasteride do not significantly affect bone density, blood fats, or blood production, but slightly lower PSA levels and minimally impact sexual function in healthy young men.

AGA can occur in children with family history; early diagnosis and treatment important.

Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss; more research needed for other options.

Bimatoprost is a safe and effective treatment for making eyelashes longer, thicker, and darker.

Hormonal treatment in transgender women reduces semen quality, but stopping treatment may improve it.

Shrinking skin cancer increases the chance of cancer in nearby lymph nodes.

Chronic Telogen Effluvium may resolve after years and is diagnosed by examining the patient's history and clinical signs, with treatment aimed at underlying causes and possibly minoxidil.

Black ethnicity, prior PSA tests, enlarged prostate, and family history increase prostate cancer risk; Asian ethnicity, obesity, smoking, diabetes, and less sexual activity or no children decrease risk.

Neurosteroids show promise for treating epilepsy and more research is needed.

ADT, especially enzalutamide, may increase the risk of heart rhythm problems and sudden death in men.

Androgens are important for normal ovarian function and estrogen production, but may not be the main cause of follicle death.

High doses of cyproterone acetate increase the risk of brain tumors in women, but the risk decreases after stopping the medication.

Products should be called 'sperm-safe' only after thorough, well-designed tests.

Prostaglandin D₂ might be targeted for new male pattern baldness treatments.

Androgens increase a growth factor in hair cells by creating reactive oxygen species, and antioxidants might help treat hair loss.

Multiple treatments work best for hair loss.

Edible seeds from the Cucurbitaceae family like pumpkin and watermelon seeds are nutritious and may have health benefits, but eating too much can cause side effects.