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Low-dose oral minoxidil can help treat male and female pattern hair loss, especially in those who can't use topical treatments or have heart health issues.

Minoxidil is effective and safe for hair growth in Androgenetic Alopecia, with manageable side effects.

Future clinical uses of Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) are likely to grow and become more effective with new advancements and combined treatments.

Gender-affirming hormone therapy changes hair growth in transgender people, with feminizing therapy reducing hair and masculinizing therapy increasing it, but sometimes additional treatment is needed.

Some antiseizure medications can cause cosmetic problems like hair loss, excessive hair growth, acne, and gum overgrowth.

Hormone therapy in transgender individuals can increase acne and affect hair growth and loss.

Some nonsurgical hair loss treatments are effective, especially if started early.

The document explains hair biology, the causes of hair loss, and reviews various hair loss treatments.

Minoxidil, finasteride, and low-level laser light therapy are effective FDA-approved treatments for hair loss.

Tissue expansion is a useful method for reconstructive surgery with good results and room for further enhancement.

Hair loss can be treated with medications like minoxidil and finasteride or surgery, but treatment effectiveness varies by alopecia type and accurate diagnosis is important.

Minoxidil was promising for treating male and female pattern baldness in 1994, but more research on genetics and other treatments was needed.

Treating excessive hair in women requires a holistic approach, including medical, aesthetic, and emotional support.

Long-term minoxidil use can cause pseudoacromegaly, but stopping it improves symptoms.

The long-pulsed alexandrite laser is effective for hair reduction, particularly for light-skinned individuals with dark hair, but caution is needed for darker skin.

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.

A combined drug and laser treatment improved hirsutism in a PCOS patient, also enhancing her heart health and requiring regular liver and kidney checks.

Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss in men, while minoxidil treats hair loss in women.

Too much androgen can cause hair loss; finasteride may help.

Minoxidil increases blood flow in balding scalps, possibly reversing hair loss.

Lasers and light sources can effectively remove hair, work best on fair skin with dark hair, and usually need multiple treatments.

Hirsutism is excessive hair growth in women often caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome, and identifying the cause is important for managing associated health risks.

Patients with Bohring-Opitz syndrome and ASXL1 mutations need regular kidney ultrasounds to check for tumors.

Minoxidil absorbs poorly through skin, with low risk of side effects at 1-2% concentration.

The conclusion is that hirsutism should be diagnosed and treated because it affects quality of life and may signal other health problems.

Hair loss in Clouston's syndrome improved with minoxidil and tretinoin treatment.

The perception of excessive hair growth in women as abnormal is more influenced by cultural norms than by medical reasons.

Low-level laser therapy can stimulate hair growth more effectively than fake devices, but patient satisfaction is similar for both. Results should be taken with caution due to small study sizes and differences between studies. More research is needed.

Minoxidil can cause deadly skin reaction; monitor patients closely.

Adding TPGS to minoxidil solutions can improve skin penetration and retention, especially in water and PEG 400-based solutions.