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Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.

Negative expectations can cause adverse effects in patients even without active treatment, and managing this nocebo effect involves better communication and patient-clinician relationships.

The document concludes that anti-dsDNA antibodies are not unique to SLE and their use as indicators is doubtful, highlighting the need for better understanding and classification of the disease.

Hair disorders are caused by a complex mix of biology, genetics, hormones, and environmental factors, affecting hair growth and leading to conditions like alopecia.

Testosterone therapy can improve sexual desire and function in postmenopausal women but should be used cautiously and not based solely on testosterone levels.

The COVID-19 pandemic led to fewer dermatology visits and changed the types of skin conditions patients experienced.

Obstetrician/gynecologists can diagnose and manage female hair loss with careful history taking and examination.

AGA treatments like minoxidil and LLLLT are safe and effective for gender minority patients.

We need better treatments for hair loss, and while test-tube methods are helpful, they can't fully replace animal tests for evaluating new hair growth treatments.

AIDS may cause changes in the scalp that increase infection risk and hair loss.

Premature graying of hair significantly harms psychological and social wellbeing.

Hair follicle stem cells help skin heal and grow during stretching.

Indian medicinal plants can help with hair growth and common hair issues.

Interest in COVID-19 hair loss increased during COVID-19 surges, especially in higher-income countries.

Some dermatology patients in Turkey use traditional medicine, with herbal remedies being most common, but these treatments can have mixed results and risks.

Some existing drugs and natural products might work against COVID-19 by targeting the virus's main protease.

The document concludes that transsexual individuals often experience improved quality of life after transitioning, despite higher risks of psychiatric issues and mortality.

Alopecia areata is likely an autoimmune disease with unclear triggers, involving various immune cells and molecules, and currently has no cure.

Low-level laser therapy, now called photobiomodulation, is recognized for its broad medical applications and scientific backing.

Lupus affects the body and skin, causing joint pain and skin issues that can be treated with steroids and antimalarial drugs.

The document concludes that hair is complex, with a detailed growth cycle, structure, and clinical importance, affecting various scientific and medical fields.

Androgens play a role in female sexual function, and testosterone therapy can help women with low sexual desire, but more research is needed on treatments and long-term safety.

Hair grays due to oxidative stress and fewer functioning melanocytes.

Scalp cooling significantly reduces hair loss in chemotherapy patients.

Finasteride for hair loss may cause persistent sexual symptoms, depression, anxiety, and lower quality of life.

Men are more likely to get infectious skin diseases, while women are more prone to autoimmune and pigment-related skin conditions, influenced by biological and environmental factors.

The LRRK2-G2019S mutation in Parkinson's disease has a lifetime penetrance of 25-35%, and finasteride may help reduce symptoms in adult male Tourette syndrome patients.

Finasteride reduces Tourette syndrome symptoms, but results may be limited due to potential biases.

Better hair care products are needed to protect against grooming and chemical damage.

Cyclophosphamide has serious side effects, but long-term follow-up can help manage risks.