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Accidental findings have led to new hair treatment discoveries, like using blood pressure and diabetes medications for hair loss and unwanted hair.

Upadacitinib may effectively treat alopecia areata without side effects.

The review suggests doctors should carefully weigh risks and benefits of off-label drug use, involve patients in decisions, and calls for better regulations and monitoring.

Off-label drug use can be risky but sometimes beneficial when standard treatments fail.

Oral propranolol successfully treated a baby's skin growth and ulceration linked to PELVIS syndrome.

Most children with skin inflammation taking methotrexate had lab abnormalities, but liver issues often improved without changing the medication dose.

A boy with a rare birthmark called verrucous hemangioma needed careful timing for surgery due to its size and depth.

Using 5α-reductase inhibitors for hair loss can cause lasting sexual, physical, mental, and vascular health issues in men, even after stopping the medication.

Finasteride may increase risk of suicidal thoughts and self-harm.

Anabolic steroids can build muscle and strength but have risks and need more research on their clinical benefits and side effects.

Antidepressants, 5α-reductase inhibitors, and isotretinoin can cause long-lasting sexual dysfunction.

5α reductase inhibitors treat hair loss but may cause sexual side effects and risks.

Cosmeceuticals may have potential but their effectiveness and market success are still uncertain.

Finasteride is considered the best treatment for hair loss, despite side effects.

Old drugs can be used for new treatments, saving time and money, but there are challenges like needing more evidence and legal concerns.

Minoxidil 5% works better than 2% for hair growth in male-patterned hair loss.

A woman's hair loss was caused by her husband's testosterone gel and a diabetic man's nail disease led to bone infection, both treated successfully.

The weight loss drug Orlistat can cause liver damage and should be used with caution, especially in those with liver or kidney issues.

The document concludes that the fast-growing direct-to-consumer genetic testing market lacks sufficient regulation, posing risks to consumers due to questionable test quality and accuracy.

Cancer treatments targeting specific cells and the immune system can cause skin, mouth, hair, and nail problems, affecting patients' quality of life and treatment adherence.

Adult female acne treatment should be personalized, considering individual preferences and pregnancy, using various topical and oral medications while managing side effects and resistance.

New antifungal treatments for a children's scalp infection are effective and safe, but it's not decided if they will become the preferred option over the old treatment.

Natural 5AR inhibitors effectively improve mild to moderate hair loss in men.

Plant extracts effectively reduce hair loss and increase growth, offering a safe alternative treatment.

Post-finasteride patients show changed neuroactive steroid levels, possibly causing erectile dysfunction and depression.

Products should be called 'sperm-safe' only after thorough, well-designed tests.

The document concludes that electrolysis and thermolysis can permanently remove hair but calls for better regulation to ensure safety, and notes a possibility of hair regrowth and rare complications.

Hormonal therapies are safe and effective for treating adult women's acne.

Finasteride may cause suicidal thoughts and mental side effects, especially in young people with hair loss.

Some people experience severe, long-lasting side effects from fluoroquinolone antibiotics, leading to the recommendation of limited use and increased awareness of these risks.