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Fat tissue transplant may be an effective new treatment for severe, treatment-resistant hair loss from folliculitis decalvans.

Biologics for severe asthma have known side effects, but some new risks need more study.

Hormone therapy is safe and effective for transgender adults, but requires regular monitoring and mental health support.

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.

PDE inhibitors, especially PDE4 inhibitors like apremilast, are effective for certain inflammatory skin conditions but have side effects and can be costly.

The document concluded that FDA-approved treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are effective for hair loss, while the effectiveness of natural remedies and other non-approved treatments is not well-supported by evidence.

The guideline recommends mental health involvement in diagnosing gender identity disorder and outlines hormone and surgical treatment protocols, emphasizing safety, informed consent, and long-term monitoring.

Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss in men, while minoxidil treats hair loss in women.

Low iron levels may be linked to some types of hair loss in women.

Hormone therapy is essential for transgender individuals but requires careful management due to possible metabolic effects.

IL-2 treatment causes skin eruptions and other reversible side effects, and may play a role in psoriasis.

JAK inhibitors help with skin conditions but need more research on dosing and safety.

Low-level light therapy safely improves hair growth and thickness for androgenetic alopecia.

Recombinant cytokine therapy can cause skin reactions ranging from mild to severe.

The Protein-Sparing Modified Fast is effective for rapid weight loss and maintaining it, but requires medical supervision and can have side effects.

A weight loss program with a special fast helped patients lose an average of 41-47 pounds and improved their health, but maintaining the weight loss was challenging.

Zinc deficiency in children can cause skin issues and can be serious if not diagnosed and treated properly.

Finasteride reduces Hidradenitis Suppurativa flare-ups in children and teens, but long-term safety is unknown.

Immunosuppressive and anti-TNF therapies in IBD patients can increase the risk of skin cancer and cause various skin issues.

Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a severe skin reaction often linked to drugs, requiring careful medication use and supportive care.

Skin reactions to antidepressants are common but usually not serious and can be treated.

Systemic glucocorticosteroids are a primary treatment for various skin conditions but require careful management due to potential side effects and relapses.

A woman developed hair loss after starting a treatment with adalimumab, suggesting this medication might cause hair loss.

PRP shows promise for hair loss treatment, but needs standardized preparation and composition.

Men's hair loss is caused by hormones and genes, and can be treated with medication and surgery, while graying is due to aging and has no prevention except dyeing.

Bariatric surgery may help severely obese teenagers but has risks and requires careful patient selection and long-term care.

Minoxidil effectively controls blood pressure but side effects may limit its use.

People with hair loss have higher risk of high blood sugar and diabetes, and lower levels of a specific hormone.

Finasteride use may cause sperm damage and infertility, stopping it can improve sperm health.

Tretinoin cream boosts minoxidil absorption, possibly improving hair loss treatment.