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Accurate gender and sex assessment in dermatology is essential for respectful and precise patient care.

Hair regrowth treatments had modest benefits for patients with long-term hair loss after chemotherapy.

The document suggests using standardized methods to track and measure hair loss in alopecia areata, including patient self-assessment and a 50% improvement in specific scores as a treatment goal.

Persistent radiation-induced hair loss is dose-dependent, and treatments like topical minoxidil can be effective.

The hair lotion reduced hair loss and sped up recovery in women with acute telogen effluvium.

Finasteride helps reduce prostate size and symptoms in BPH but is less effective than terazosin and works best for larger prostates.

The guide explains how to study human and mouse sebaceous glands using various staining and imaging techniques, and emphasizes the need for standardized assessment methods.

Minoxidil promotes hair regrowth, but more research needed for effectiveness and response factors.

The photographic method for measuring facial hair density is reliable and valid but needs further testing on different hair densities and skin colors.

Samcyprone ointment is effective for treating common warts if a sensitization reaction occurs first.

Latisse is safe and effective for long-term eyelash growth in people with thin eyelashes from chemotherapy or unknown causes.

Silk sericin dressing with collagen heals wounds faster and improves scar quality better than Bactigras.

Combining scalp photos with hair density and caliber measurements gives a more accurate assessment of hair loss.

No current patient-reported outcome measure fully meets FDA requirements for alopecia treatments.

The document concludes that hirsutism is the main sign for diagnosing hyperandrogenism, which requires a detailed patient history and physical exam.

Acne treatment varies, with topical and systemic therapies effective, and more research needed on treatment order and long-term effects.

Finasteride may help some male chronic pelvic pain patients, but more research needed.

Spironolactone helps reduce pain and lesions in hidradenitis suppurativa patients, and lower doses are also effective.

The document concludes that a new system using the SALT score should replace the current alopecia areata classification for better accuracy in assessing severity and prognosis.

Oral minoxidil improves hair growth in men with hair loss, but caution needed for those with heart issues.

The oral contraceptive improved hair and skin quality in women.

Leflunomide and methotrexate are similarly effective for rheumatoid arthritis but have different side effects.

The Scalp Coverage Scoring method reliably measures hair density from images.

Hair loss patterns are linked to temperament and can help diagnose it.

The authors defended their methods for measuring hair density and caliber, emphasizing the need for consistent photography and manual counting for accuracy in evaluating hair loss treatments.

Aging significantly affects the hair and scalp of nonbalding Caucasian women, with changes that differ from male pattern baldness.

Medical practitioners need to understand basic statistics to properly evaluate clinical trials and avoid unethical designs.

Hair loss and growth can be accurately measured using computer-assisted counting.

Metformin is effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with PCOS and may work better than the standard treatment in some ways.

Male pattern hair loss is genetic and influenced by hormones, with treatments like minoxidil and surgery available.