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Low-dose oral minoxidil may help treat hair loss but is not FDA-approved and can cause side effects like unwanted hair growth and heart issues.

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

Testosterone therapy can help improve sexual desire and function in postmenopausal women but may cause side effects and is not FDA-approved for this use.

High-content screening is useful for finding new treatments for rare diseases and has led to FDA-approved drugs.

Transdermal testosterone can improve sexual desire in postmenopausal women but lacks long-term safety data and is not FDA-approved for this use.

Mesotherapy lacks strong evidence for effectiveness and safety, and its ingredients are not FDA-approved for subcutaneous use.

Certain medications can help treat PCOS symptoms, but they aren't FDA-approved for this use.

Pediatric dermatologists have varied preferences for treating alopecia areata in children, with no standard FDA-approved treatments and some using JAK inhibitors despite risks.

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

The document discusses male and female pattern hair loss, its diagnosis methods, FDA-approved treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, their side effects, and the role of lifestyle changes.

Androgenetic alopecia, a genetic disorder affecting up to 50% of adults, is caused by an excessive response to androgens leading to hair follicle shrinkage. Treatments include FDA-approved drugs, other therapies like low-dose oral minoxidil, and hair transplantation.

Telogen Effluvium is a common hair loss condition, particularly in women, with no specific FDA-approved treatment, and recovery can take up to 18 months.

Platelet-rich plasma can increase hair density and may help treat some skin conditions, but it's costly, not FDA-approved, and needs more research.

Many treatments for hair loss show potential, but more testing is needed to confirm their effectiveness. Only minoxidil for women and minoxidil and finasteride for men are FDA approved.

Lavender is widely used for its calming effects and in beauty products, but its medical effectiveness is not fully proven and not FDA-approved.

Exosomes, tiny cell-released particles, may help hair growth, but their exact role is unclear, they're not FDA-approved, and their unregulated use can cause side effects.

Newer skin resurfacing lasers reduce damage and scarring, with some approved for safe use and minimal side effects.

Actemra is approved for a specific artery condition, HIV treatment adherence has improved, women may pay more for a hair loss product, and incorrect dosing of blood thinners can be risky.

Treating alopecia areata is difficult due to limited approved treatments, but new therapies like JAK inhibitors show promise.

Finasteride and minoxidil are approved treatments for hair loss, and hair transplants can be effective but require careful patient selection.

JAK inhibitors may become the first approved treatment for alopecia areata if they are proven safe and effective.

Baricitinib helps regrow hair in adults with severe alopecia better than a placebo and is approved for treatment, but long-term effects are still unknown.

Two drugs, finasteride and minoxidil, are approved for hair loss treatment, but new therapies are being developed.

Dutasteride is effective for treating prostate enlargement and reducing related surgery risk, but is not approved for preventing prostate cancer.

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.

New treatments for child hair loss due to immune issues are effective but not yet officially approved.

Getting insurance to cover the hair loss treatment tofacitinib is hard because it's not officially approved for that use.

Drug approvals slowed in 2Q22, but notable drugs like Amvuttra, Camzyos, and Olumiant were approved.

Female pattern hair loss is common and should be treated early to prevent worsening, with Minoxidil being the main approved treatment.

Photobiomodulation may help with hair growth and wound healing, but research is inconsistent and needs better quality studies.