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Minoxidil and finasteride are effective for male hair loss; minoxidil also helps female hair loss, with some treatments needing more research.

Early hair loss may indicate risk of insulin resistance.

Minoxidil and finasteride can slow hair loss and stimulate regrowth, but won't restore all lost hair or reverse complete baldness.

Ancient Chinese goats evolved cashmere-producing traits due to selective breeding, particularly in genes affecting hair growth.

Some cases of tinea capitis, a fungal scalp infection, can look like scarring hair loss due to the body's immune response and the fungus itself.

The new method for isolating stem cells from fat is simple and effective, producing cells that grow faster and are better for hair regeneration.

New hair follicle-targeting treatments show promise for hair disorders but need more research on safety and effectiveness.

Hair loss in children is diagnosed and treated differently than in adults, with different common causes and a focus on less invasive methods.

Birth control pills can cause skin issues but may help with acne and hirsutism, and choosing the right type can minimize side effects.

The document concludes that treatments for cicatricial alopecia are not well-supported by evidence, but hair transplantation shows more predictable and satisfactory results.

Chemotherapy often causes hair loss in cancer patients, affecting their mental health, but scalp cooling can help prevent it.

STK11 gene variations do not predict how well metformin will work for PCOS, but may affect hair loss and excess hair growth.

Activin A and follistatin control when ear hair cells form in mice.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects 6%-15% of women of reproductive age, causing symptoms like acne and hair loss, and increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease; it's managed through diet, exercise, and medications like Metformin and hormonal contraceptives.

Some medications and supplements can cause serious side effects, including hair loss, heart rhythm problems, liver injury, and other health issues.

Botox is effective for urinary incontinence, chronic migraines, and male pattern hair loss, and a new test for Botox antibodies is more humane.

Treatments for permanent hair loss from scarring aim to stop further loss, not regrow hair, and vary by condition, with partial success common.

Both Platelet-Rich Plasma and Minoxidil foam increase hair count in women with hair loss, but Minoxidil is more effective. However, women were more satisfied with Platelet-Rich Plasma treatment.

Some hair loss and prostate drugs might increase the risk of diabetes and heart disease.

The document emphasizes the importance of correctly identifying and classifying genetic hair disorders to help diagnose related health conditions.

Some blood thinners can cause hair loss, but switching medications can stop it.

Drugs like PDEI may help hair disorders like AGA.

Children with autoimmune hair loss have similar vitamin D levels to healthy kids, suggesting no extra screening is needed.

Early treatment is key for permanent hair loss disorders, with options ranging from medications and phototherapy to immunomodulators and antibiotics, depending on severity and type.

Frontal fibrosing alopecia in Brazil mostly affects postmenopausal women, often linked with hypothyroidism and eyebrow hair loss.

A patient with Alopecia Areata had complete hair regrowth after using the drug baricitinib.

Finasteride can treat hair loss, but may have side effects; evaluate and inform patients of risks.

Finasteride for hair loss may cause painless bleeding in urine and semen.

Growth media with sucrose and gelrite significantly enhance Arabidopsis root hair growth.

High blood pressure drugs often cause skin lupus, stopping the drug usually helps. A vaccine helps prevent genital herpes and HPV-16. More frequent light therapy clears psoriasis faster. No link was found between low iron and chronic hair loss.