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Hair diameter difference, brown skin discoloration around hair follicles, and missing hair in certain areas are key signs of androgenetic alopecia (commonly known as hair loss) when viewed under a dermoscope.

Androgenetic alopecia is common in South-West Nigeria, affecting more men than women, with stress worsening the condition.

Finasteride may effectively treat female pattern hair loss.

Finasteride may help postmenopausal women with hair loss but is not effective for all and should be used cautiously in premenopausal women.

The authors suggest that a new type of hair loss exists, which is different from alopecia areata.

Hair thickness differences help diagnose hair loss severity.

Women with androgenetic alopecia have lower zinc and iron levels.

Dermoscopic features can help distinguish female androgenetic alopecia from telogen effluvium and healthy controls.

Trichoscopy is better than trichogram for diagnosing early female hair loss.

New treatments for common hair loss are needed.

Injections with 0.5% minoxidil effectively treat female hair loss, increasing hair density and thickness.

Different hair evaluation methods have their own pros and cons, and using multiple methods together is best for accurate hair loss diagnosis and tracking.

The conclusion is that an algorithm using trichoscopy helps diagnose different types of hair loss but may need updates and a biopsy if results are unclear.

Treat hair loss with finasteride, minoxidil, or surgery; consider side effects and severity.

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).

Minoxidil and spironolactone combo effectively treats androgenetic alopecia, improving hair density and diameter.

PRGF treatment is safer and more effective for hair loss than topical minoxidil.

Topical cetirizine 1% promotes hair growth in male androgenetic alopecia patients.

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

Mesotherapy is a promising alternative to minoxidil for hair loss with mild side effects.

New hair and scalp disease diagnosis methods are important for correct treatment.

Middle-aged women with chronic telogen effluvium experience increased hair shedding but usually don't get significantly thinner hair.

Treat hair loss with medicine, continue indefinitely.

Researchers established normal hair and scalp characteristics for healthy women using trichoscopy.

PRP helps skin regeneration but needs standardized testing for consistent results.

Longer CAG repeats in gene linked to more severe hair loss in females.

Hair loss in adults is linked to heart disease risk factors like unhealthy blood fats, lack of exercise, and alcohol use. It's also slightly more common in people with metabolic syndrome. As people age, hair loss gets worse. In men, severe hair loss is tied to high blood pressure and a larger waist. In women, it's tied to higher body weight. People with hair loss should be checked for unhealthy blood fats and advised to avoid alcohol and inactivity.

The 5% minoxidil lotion without propylene glycol is effective, well-tolerated, and cosmetically acceptable for hair loss.

Phototrichogram and hair diameter measurements are effective, noninvasive ways to assess hair growth and detect early hair loss, with the most common pattern being reduced hair density.

Topical minoxidil helps treat female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.