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A weight loss program with a special fast helped patients lose an average of 41-47 pounds and improved their health, but maintaining the weight loss was challenging.

Oral tofacitinib can significantly improve recalcitrant lichen planopilaris.

The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of PCOS in adolescents is crucial for managing symptoms and long-term health risks.

Both ruxolitinib and tofacitinib are effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata, but relapses are common.

High-frequency ultrasonography is a useful but underused tool in dermatology for assessing skin cancers, monitoring diseases, and evaluating treatments.

Scalp cooling can prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss, and certain treatments can speed up hair regrowth, but more research is needed for better treatments.

The transscrotal testosterone patch normalizes hormone levels in men with AIDS and weight loss but does not improve weight, body mass, or quality of life.

Some birth control pills have a higher risk of blood clots than others.

Scalp cooling can reduce chemotherapy-induced hair loss and should be available in all hospitals.

The conclusion is that individual differences in COVID-19 severity are influenced by factors like age, sex, race, and genetics, which are important for personalized medicine.

AMH helps estimate ovarian reserve but doesn't predict pregnancy chances; age is more important.

Cancer treatments often cause hair disorders, significantly affecting patients' quality of life, and better management methods are needed.

People often struggle to consistently use contraceptives and other medications, and long-acting options might be better for those who want to avoid daily doses.

Cannabinoids may help treat chronic and chemotherapy-induced neuropathic pain, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.

Finasteride might lower the risk of low-grade prostate cancer but not high-grade cancer, while alpha-blockers might reduce high-grade cancer risk.

The document concludes that future heart disease research should account for sex-specific differences to improve diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes.

LGBT individuals have unique skin health needs, including higher STD risks and side effects from gender-affirming treatments, requiring dermatologists to offer knowledgeable and culturally competent care.

The article suggests using four questions to tell apart necessary medicalization from excessive medicalization, focusing on problem significance, social expectations, medical understanding, and effective resolution.

The conclusion is that hirsutism should be diagnosed and treated because it affects quality of life and may signal other health problems.

A 5-year-old boy's skin condition improved with systemic valganciclovir after a cardiac transplant and immunosuppressive therapy.

Injectables can feminize or masculinize a transgender person's face, but more research is needed for best practices.

The document suggests medicine should integrate biological and cultural factors and focus on holistic, equitable care.

New treatments for a chronic skin condition show promise, but individualized plans are crucial due to varying responses.

Improved dermabrasion techniques in 1987 led to better treatment results for skin issues like acne scars.

The U.S. military's teledermatology program was effective in providing fast and successful skin care in remote locations, preventing unnecessary evacuations.

Doctors should know how to diagnose and treat PCOS, which often involves checking for high male hormone levels and using medications to manage symptoms.

Hormone therapy for transgender females increases the risk of blood clots and requires careful dosing, monitoring, and lifelong management.

Apremilast improved symptoms in patients with severe skin conditions.

Ziziphus jujuba Mills may have health benefits, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.

A team approach is crucial for managing PCOS, with dermatologists playing a key role.