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Old drugs like finasteride and spironolactone are being successfully used for hair loss and skin conditions, and many other drugs show promise for new uses in dermatology.

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

Guidelines suggest various treatments for alopecia areata, but leaving it untreated is also an option as 80% cases may recover on their own.

Treating psoriasis on the scalp, nails, and skin folds is challenging, often requiring systemic treatments for severe cases, with some success in topical and biologic treatments.

Wool follicles are complex, involving interactions between different cell types and structures.

Medium lipophilic substances penetrate skin best, and adding ethanol can increase delivery to hair follicles.

The document concludes that correct diagnosis and management of PCOS are important, and more research is needed on its risks and treatments.

Changes in keratin make hair follicles stiffer.

Oral minoxidil helps hair growth, is cost-effective, and mostly well-tolerated.

KFSD is a genetic disorder causing hair loss and skin issues, with no effective treatment.

Japan improved its regulation of regenerative medicine to ensure safety and prevent unproven treatments.

Aging causes changes in the scalp that can affect hair growth and lead to older-looking hair in women.

The anti-ageing treatment market is growing by exploiting fears of ageing with unproven promises, which could harm public trust and genuine science.

PRP and cell therapies may help with hair loss, but more research is needed.

Modern wound dressings like hydrocolloids, alginates, and hydrogels improve healing and are cost-effective.

Minoxidil lowers blood pressure without worsening lung pressure but can cause increased hair growth.

Hair transplant improves with regenerative medicine and FUE technique.

A man developed skin cancer on his scalp after multiple artificial hair grafts.

Treating both the mind and skin together, especially by managing stress, can greatly improve outcomes for skin disorders linked to psychological issues.

Using tissue expanders with galeotomies for post-burn alopecia is faster and has fewer complications.

Saw palmetto is an effective natural treatment for hair loss with minimal side effects.

The document concludes that while some organisms can regenerate body parts, mammals generally cannot, and cancer progression is complex, involving mutations rather than a strict stem cell hierarchy.

Early treatment of PCOS in teens is crucial to prevent long-term health issues like diabetes and heart disease.

The CO₂ laser is better for hair transplantation because it causes less damage than the Ho:YAG laser.

No treatment alters the natural progression of alopecia areata, and effectiveness varies, with some possibly working better in children.

Accurate diagnosis of cicatricial alopecias requires thorough scalp examination and multiple biopsy techniques.

The article concludes that hair loss has many causes and treatments, with medication options like finasteride and minoxidil for men, and minoxidil, hormones, or iron for women, while warning against unproven remedies.

Dr. Zitelli emphasized that "Mohs surgery" should only be called that when one doctor does both the surgery and pathology.

Surgical therapies for vitiligo vary in effectiveness, with combination therapy and medical tattooing recommended for better results.

The guidelines recommend informed consent for gender-affirming treatments and stress the importance of personalized, culturally sensitive care for transgender individuals.