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Need better hair loss treatments beyond minoxidil, finasteride, and transplants.

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

The document concludes that different types of hair loss have specific treatments, and early diagnosis is crucial for preventing permanent hair loss.

Hair ages due to genetics and environmental factors, leading to graying and thinning, with treatments available for some conditions.

The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.

The CWARTS tool is a promising method for assessing warts and could improve treatment and research.

The study concluded that a special imaging technique showed women with hair loss have slower hair growth and a faulty hair replacement cycle.

Combination therapies are more effective for treating androgenetic alopecia than single treatments.

Hair regrowth doesn't convert thin hairs to thick hairs, but increases overall hair density.

Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved topical drug for treating male or female pattern hair loss, and other medications like finasteride and dutasteride can also increase hair growth.

The conclusion is that exogen is a unique hair cycle phase and the new sampling method specifically targets this stage, which may help in future hair loss research.

Laser treatment effectively increases hair density and thickness in androgenic alopecia.

Most patients stop using topical minoxidil due to side effects.

Finasteride 5 mg/day effectively treats hair loss in postmenopausal women without hyper-androgenism.

Taking 5 mg/day finasteride can cause side effects in women with hair loss, but these are usually mild and fade over time, making the treatment beneficial in the long run.

Finasteride can slow hair loss and promote growth in postmenopausal women.

The BASP classification is effective for diagnosing pattern hair loss in Indian men and women.

Low level laser therapy may promote hair growth for patterned hair loss, but more research is needed.

Hair loss in women often doesn't follow a pattern, isn't linked to age, may be genetic, and can be related to thyroid issues or other health factors.

Patterned hair loss is relatively common in women and not usually a sign of serious health issues.

Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing female pattern hair loss.

Androgenetic alopecia causes hair loss, impacting self-esteem and confidence.

Platelet rich plasma is not proven as a treatment for hair loss despite some improvements.

New genetic insights have improved understanding of hair loss, leading to a new test and treatments, but more research is needed on the test and laser comb effectiveness.

Many patients experienced hair loss after COVID-19, with women affected more, starting on average 49 days post-infection.

Many patients experienced severe hair loss after COVID-19, especially older adults and women.

Not all hair loss patients are suitable for hair transplant due to various conditions like unstable hair loss, insufficient hair loss, very young age, unrealistic expectations, certain psychological disorders, and medical unfitness.

High-dose finasteride effectively treats hair loss in postmenopausal women.

Sudden, unusual hair loss may indicate serious underlying health issues.

Scalp biopsy helps tell apart permanent and temporary hair loss types and guides treatment.