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Minoxidil and finasteride are the only FDA-approved treatments for hair loss caused by genetic and hormonal factors, but their effectiveness is often doubted, indicating a need for new treatments.

Minoxidil and finasteride are the main FDA-approved treatments for hair loss, with other methods showing promise but lacking strong evidence.

Hormonal therapies help treat female hair loss, but results are slow and vary.

Androgens cause skin issues like acne and hair growth in women, often due to PCOS, and can be treated with medication and lifestyle changes.

Antiviral drugs, especially daclatasvir, may be a new treatment for a rare skin disease, improving survival and reducing symptoms in mice.

Certain existing drugs, like glycopyrronium and botulinum toxin type A, may help treat excessive sweating.

Certain drugs are effective for skin conditions like psoriasis, vitiligo, and hair loss.

Certain drugs that block specific enzymes can help treat prostate diseases.

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

The CDC reports 23 measles cases in unvaccinated US kids, new treatments for eosinophilic esophagitis and osteopenia are approved, poor sleep may cause migraines, atopic dermatitis could lead to asthma, migraines might increase Crohn's disease risk, cancer may raise heart disease risk, gout is linked to prostate issues, Cabo Verde is malaria-free, social factors and vitamin D affect dementia risk, smoking increases hair loss risk, certain drugs might lower thyroid disease risk in arthritis, noma is a neglected disease, and meal timing could impact heart health.

Some drugs may help treat both COVID-19 and radiation injury.

New drugs targeting the JAK-STAT pathway show promise for treating inflammatory skin diseases.

People who use minoxidil for hair loss often stop within 3.5 months due to lack of improvement, so educating them early on may help them stick with it.

The document warns against US clinics selling untested stem cell treatments without FDA approval.

More frequent PRP sessions with shorter intervals improve hair loss treatment.

Combining PRP and laser treatments improves hair density best for androgenetic alopecia.

The document concludes that current hair loss treatments have limitations and suggests researching new treatments targeting different factors of hair loss.

Some drugs have gained approval for new uses, while others like tricyclic antidepressants and aspirin show promise but aren't yet approved for these uses.

Most over-the-counter hair loss treatments lack strong evidence of effectiveness and are not FDA-approved.

Newer retinoid drugs are effective for skin conditions but have significant side effects.

5α-reductase inhibitors may prevent prostate cancer but could also raise the risk of more severe cancers.

New treatments for hair loss are being developed using molecular biology.

The review doesn't clearly say if biotin, caffeine, melatonin, a marine extract, and zinc are effective for treating hair loss.

Some drugs used to treat immune conditions may cause different types of hair loss.

Lasers might help hair growth in some alopecia cases, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.

EGFR cancer drugs often cause a rash, which can lead to distress and isolation, but may also improve outcomes for some cancer patients. Current treatments for the rash are limited, but a compound called menadione shows promise.

Most hirsutism cases are due to PCOS, and treatment focuses on lowering testosterone and blocking its effects.

Bimatoprost is promising for treating some types of hair loss but needs more testing for androgenetic alopecia.

The document concludes that various dermatological treatments and drugs can cause skin reactions and side effects.

Hair restoration combines drugs and follicular unit grafting for natural, long-lasting results.