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Certain gene variants may contribute to high androgen levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Targeted cancer therapies have a significant but lower risk of causing hair loss compared to chemotherapy.

The document suggests creating a validated score to diagnose Cushing's Syndrome and considers plasma steroid profiling as a simpler diagnostic method.

The conclusion is that oral contraceptives and antiandrogens can treat hirsutism and acne in women with cutaneous hyperandrogenism, but more research is needed for effective treatments, especially for hair loss.

5-alpha reductase inhibitors slightly increase the risk of sexual and mood side effects, and breast growth in men.

St. John's wort increases finasteride metabolism, reducing its effectiveness; use caution when combining them.

Minoxidil may protect nerves and improve hair quality during paclitaxel treatment.

Girls with PCOS during adolescence have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and early treatment can help manage this risk.

Commercial hair loss websites promote Propecia by making men feel insecure about baldness and suggesting it's a medical issue needing treatment.

Oral tofacitinib may effectively treat hair loss in children with alopecia areata.

Regenerative therapies show promise for treating vitiligo and alopecia areata.

Baricitinib for severe alopecia areata is generally safe, with common side effects like infections and acne, and low rates of serious complications.

Sonidegib and vismodegib are similarly effective for advanced basal cell carcinoma, but sonidegib might have a slightly better safety profile.

Baricitinib helped a woman with severe hair loss regrow almost all her hair without side effects.

Tofacitinib helped a young woman's severe hair loss and arthritis but not her plaque psoriasis.

Bendamustine combined with rituximab is an effective and well-tolerated treatment for certain types of lymphoma.

The Brazilian Society of Dermatology agrees that oral isotretinoin is effective for acne and other skin conditions, and it's safe when monitored, but more research is needed on dosing and duration.

Acne severity in women with PCOS is linked to younger age, lower body weight, and more body hair, but not to hormone levels.

Most men with hair loss worry, try self-treatments, and delay doctor visits due to cost, uncertainty, and embarrassment.

Some medications for bladder problems can cause memory issues or mood changes, and doctors should monitor these side effects.

Teriflunomide effectively reduces relapses and disability in MS and has a manageable safety profile.

Some children who had stem cell transplants developed permanent hair loss, especially when treated with a drug called busulphan.

The document concludes that "Dictamnus" has a rich cultural history and potential as a herbal medicine, warranting more research into its effects and safety.

FPHL is common in women, influenced by genetics and hormones, and can be treated with medications, laser therapy, or hair transplantation.

High-dose corticosteroids and methotrexate had a modest effect on severe childhood alopecia, but side effects and relapse were concerns.

Hair camouflage offers various options for hair loss, helping reduce psychological impact.

Topical minoxidil improves female pattern hair loss, finasteride not effective, laser devices show mixed results.

New treatments for lupus show promise, but more research is needed, especially for children.

Most hirsutism patients had idiopathic hirsutism or PCOS, with hormonal imbalances and signs like acne and irregular periods.

New drugs for rheumatoid arthritis show improvement but have side effects and are not a cure.