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Experts recommend using evidence-based methods to diagnose and treat hirsutism, focusing on symptoms and underlying causes.

Most patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia are postmenopausal women, and treatments like finasteride and dutasteride can improve or stabilize the condition.

Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a hair loss condition in postmenopausal women, similar to lichen planopilaris, with ineffective treatments.

The modified Ferriman-Gallwey method is a useful tool for diagnosing hirsutism.

Insulin resistance and obesity are key factors in the development and worsening of polycystic ovary syndrome, and lifestyle changes are important for managing it.

Interferon alfa-2a is effective for treating cutaneous T cell lymphoma but has significant side effects.

PGD2 stops hair growth and is higher in bald men with AGA.

Male and female skin differ in many ways, which could lead to gender-specific skin treatments.

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

WNT10A mutations often cause ectodermal dysplasias, with males showing more tooth issues than females.

Most women with excess hair growth have an underlying hormonal issue, often treated with medication and hair removal methods.

Targeted cancer therapies often cause serious skin problems that need careful management.

Some treatments can help with a hair loss condition called alopecia areata, but none ensure lasting results; choices depend on the person, with JAK inhibitors showing promise for severe cases.

Demodicosis is common and often missed, needing more recognition and treatment in skin care.

Mostly postmenopausal Caucasian women get Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, which often includes eyebrow loss and has limited treatment success.

Male hormones, particularly DHT, are linked to male pattern hair loss, and treatments like finasteride can help, but they don't work for postmenopausal women's hair loss, which may have different causes.

New insights show Lichen Planopilaris is a rare, scarring hair loss condition, hard to treat, mainly affecting middle-aged women, and significantly impacts mental health.

Chemotherapy-induced hair loss significantly affects patients' well-being, and nurses are key in helping them cope, but more research is needed to find effective treatments.

Dermatoscopy and videodermatoscopy are useful for diagnosing and monitoring various skin, hair, and nail conditions.

Tight junctions are key for skin protection and controlling what gets absorbed or passes through the skin.

Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a less invasive hair transplant method with minimal scarring, suitable for about 60% of patients, especially those needing fewer grafts and quicker recovery.

Effective treatments for male pattern baldness include oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, while topical minoxidil is best for female pattern baldness.

Guidelines for diagnosing common hair loss include detailed history, clinical examination, and various diagnostic techniques.

Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune disease affecting about 2% of people, causing significant disability and often associated with mental health issues and other autoimmune conditions.

K_ATP channel gene mutations are linked to heart diseases, but more research is needed to understand the connection and treatment potential.

Taxane chemotherapy can cause skin, hair, and nail side effects, which are often under-reported and can affect patient quality of life.

EGFR inhibitors often cause skin problems and other side effects, but these are usually reversible and can be managed to keep patients comfortable.

The drug IPI-926 is safe at 160 mg daily and may help treat certain tumors, especially basal cell carcinoma.

Some vitamins and minerals like vitamin D and iron can help with certain types of hair loss, but more research is needed for others.

Tofacitinib may help treat severe hair loss, but more research is needed.