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Nonsteroid treatments for alopecia areata show promise but need more high-quality research.

Cyproterone acetate with ethinyl estradiol is effective for treating skin symptoms related to high androgen levels, like in PCOS.

Children's hair grows in different types from before birth through puberty, with growth rates and characteristics varying by age, sex, and race.

Menopause affects hair and skin; more research needed for treatment.

Hormones and genetics affect hair growth and patterns, with some changes reversible and others not.

Intermediate hair follicles are a better model for studying hair growth and testing hair loss treatments.

The conclusion is that the best approach for treating Female Pattern Hair Loss is a combination of different treatments.

Spironolactone effectively reduces hair growth in women with hirsutism and is generally well-tolerated.

Early treatment of fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution may improve outcomes.

Hair restoration surgery redistributes existing hair to achieve a natural look, with visible regrowth in 3-4 months and rare complications, mostly aesthetic.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is a low-risk treatment for Androgenic Alopecia (AGA) that generally improves hair count or density, but more research is needed for optimization.

Laser hair removal works well for people with dark hair and light skin, but it's less effective for light hair or dark skin; improvements are expected.

Hair style affects perceptions of age, health, and attractiveness more than hair color does.

The document concludes that over 500 genes are linked to hair disorders and this knowledge is important for creating new treatments.

Understanding normal hair growth and loss in children is key to diagnosing and treating hair disorders.

Scalp hair follicle culture has limits for testing minoxidil's hair growth effects.

A mutation in the KRT71 gene causes a hair disorder by disrupting hair follicle structure and texture.

Hair loss greatly affects quality of life, and dermatologists are crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.

FPHL is common in women, influenced by genetics and hormones, and can be treated with medications, laser therapy, or hair transplantation.

Certain genes are more active in baby scalp cells and can help grow hair when added to adult mouse skin cells.

For women with moderate to severe unwanted hair growth or acne, birth control pills are the first choice, with other medications like cyproterone, spironolactone, flutamide, or finasteride as alternatives, and permanent hair removal should be done with electrolysis or laser.

FAPD and possibly CCCA may be AGA subtypes, and treatments combining antiandrogens, hair growth agents, hair transplants, and anti-inflammatories could be effective.

Millet extract, wheat germ oil, L-cystine, and calcium pantothenate reduced hair loss and improved hair growth in women with diffuse alopecia.

Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss; more research needed for other options.

Hair can indicate early signs of metabolic disorders, with issues like protein deficiency stopping hair growth.

Various treatments exist for hair loss, but more research is needed for better options.

Finasteride and minoxidil are effective, low-risk treatments for male hair loss, and patient education on these therapies is important.

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

Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, often caused by hormonal imbalances, and requires ongoing treatment to manage.