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The Alopecia Areata Assessment Tool (ALTO) effectively identifies alopecia areata from other hair loss types but needs more validation.

ADT-G may be a useful indicator of increased androgen levels in women with acne and can be lowered with certain birth control pills.

Hair loss increases with age; alcohol raises risk, more female partners lowers it.

Obesity worsens PCOS symptoms, and PCOS may lead to more weight gain; managing both requires a holistic approach that includes mental health.

Diffuse alopecia in women may be related to androgens and iron deficiency, and basic hormone and nutrient screening is useful.

The update highlights that non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is common in women with excess male hormones, requires specific hormone tests for diagnosis, and has various treatment options depending on age and symptoms.

Trichoscopy helps diagnose and monitor alopecia areata by looking at a combination of specific hair and scalp features.

The document suggests that clinical trials for PCOS should focus on meaningful primary outcomes like live birth rates, rather than less reliable surrogate markers.

In Brazil in 2018, the most common skin issues were acne, photoaging, and nonmelanoma skin cancer, with treatments often including topical medications and sunscreen.

Finasteride effectively treats hair loss in transgender men with few side effects.

Some anticonvulsant drugs can cause skin reactions, ranging from mild to severe, and managing these reactions is important for patient care.

Dermoscopy helps diagnose syphilitic alopecia, and treatment with penicillin can regrow hair.

Polyphenols may help treat skin conditions like warts, hair loss, acne, and dark spots, but more research is needed.

SLE is rare in Uganda but often has complications and overlaps with rheumatoid arthritis.

Frontal fibrosing alopecia is linked to hypothyroidism but doesn't affect quality of life.

The study concluded that combination therapy with topical corticosteroids and hydroxychloroquine or finasteride is effective in treating Frontal fibrosing alopecia in Asians.

Androgen therapy can help with symptoms like low libido in women, but more research is needed to understand its long-term safety and effects on health.

A rare skin disorder affecting the face was found in a 28-year-old Saudi man.

High prolactin levels might be linked to hair loss in autoimmune thyroid disease, but more research is needed.

PCOS in lean women is a serious health condition with implications beyond fertility, affecting metabolism and increasing cardiovascular disease risk.

Hair product allergies are common, especially to hair dyes, and hairdressers are at higher risk.

Estrogens and progesterone are key in regulating melasma pigmentation.

Dogs with ear infections have a higher rate of yeast infection, especially German Shepherds, with seasonal variations observed.

The document concludes that effectively managing PCOS requires a multifaceted approach.

Different prostate cancer treatments have similar risks of secondary cancers and related mortality when considering patient age and smoking history.

Eating more omega-3 and less omega-6 fatty acids may lower the risk of developing prostate cancer.

Early baldness increases prostate cancer risk, radiotherapy and surgery have similar second cancer rates, and ALA may reduce prostate cancer risk.

Estrogen loss during menopause worsens skin health, but hormone replacement therapy may improve it, though more research is needed.

Olive oil compounds may help prevent cancer in animals, but human results are mixed.

Excessive selenium from a supplement caused toxicity but patients recovered with care.