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Treatments for hair loss vary, but cell-based options may be the future.

Corticosteroids, especially prednisone, improve short-term muscle strength in Duchenne muscular dystrophy but have manageable side effects.

Tofacitinib is effective and safe for severe hair loss, but full regrowth is less likely after 10 years of hair loss.

Iron deficiency may be related to hair loss, but there's not enough evidence to recommend iron screening or supplements for all hair loss patients.

Use minoxidil for hair loss; finasteride and dutasteride for men, dutasteride for women.

Metformin is effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with PCOS and may work better than the standard treatment in some ways.

PRP injections increase hair density and satisfaction in androgenetic alopecia patients.

Use minoxidil for hair loss treatment; assess results after 6 months.

Tofacitinib helped regrow hair in most adolescents with alopecia areata, but more research is needed.

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.

Memantine may slightly improve memory in people with Down syndrome, but more research is needed.

PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, treated with lifestyle changes and medications like hormonal contraceptives and metformin.

Lymphocytes, especially CD8+ T cells, play a key role in causing alopecia areata, and targeting them may lead to new treatments.

The document concludes that while there are various treatments for Alopecia Areata, there is no cure, and individualized treatment plans are essential due to varying effectiveness.

Antidepressants, 5α-reductase inhibitors, and isotretinoin can cause long-lasting sexual dysfunction.

Finasteride and minoxidil work best together for hair loss.

People often struggle to consistently use contraceptives and other medications, and long-acting options might be better for those who want to avoid daily doses.

Hair and nail changes can indicate health issues, including cancer and side effects from cancer treatments.

Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.

Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is a safe and effective treatment for common hair loss, but more research is needed to find the best power and wavelength for treatment.

Levetiracetam is widely used and generally well-tolerated for treating idiopathic generalized epilepsies, with tiredness as the main side effect.

Finasteride can cause one-sided breast enlargement, which disappears after stopping the drug.

Monochromatic light devices, especially the 308-nm excimer laser, are promising for treating alopecia areata but more research is needed.

Testosterone therapy and surgeries like mastectomy improve transgender men's lives and mental health with low risks and high satisfaction.

The document concludes that proper diagnosis and combined treatments are key for hirsutism management, and weight loss may help overweight patients.

SSRIs can cause hair loss, especially sertraline, with higher risk in women.

Korean Red Ginseng may help improve hair regrowth when used with corticosteroid injections for Alopecia Areata.

Different anti-androgen medications can help treat excessive hair growth, but the right choice depends on accurate diagnosis.

Oral minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, with women needing lower doses (0.25 to 2.5 mg daily) and men needing higher doses (1.25 to 5 mg daily).

Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively treats non-scarring hair loss with some side effects like hypertrichosis and postural hypotension.