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April 1994 in “Clinical endocrinology” Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas and hair loss on the scalp.
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October 1998 in “Baillière's clinical endocrinology and metabolism” Long-term testosterone therapy can cause hormone suppression, affect prostate and heart health, and alter physical characteristics, but does not increase prostate cancer risk and needs more research for full risk assessment.
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March 1965 in “The BMJ” Hormones and genetics affect hair growth and patterns, with some changes reversible and others not.
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August 2006 in “Human Reproduction” Oral contraceptives lower testosterone levels in women, especially those with certain genetic traits, and may be linked to increased breast cancer risk.
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March 2001 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” Red deer only have androgen receptors in neck hair cells for mane growth during breeding season.
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Frontal fibrosing alopecia can be managed with personalized combination therapies, but no cure exists yet.
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Personalized, multidisciplinary care improves skin condition management and patient outcomes.
Early and accurate identification of primary scarring alopecias is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
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Finasteride can reduce prostate cancer risk but may delay diagnosis and cause sexual side effects.
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