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Most women with hair loss take more supplements than average, but these often don't help and can be risky and costly.

A three-year-old girl survived a rare serious infection caused by BCG vaccination, which improved after treatment with a leprosy drug.

The document concludes that using a phototrichogram with a protractor and tapeline is a reliable and noninvasive way to measure hair loss.

Chronic kidney disease can cause hair loss, which may be related to zinc deficiency or certain medications, and sometimes hair grows back when the underlying issue is treated.

Finasteride reduces urinary issues and surgery need in men with enlarged prostates by over 50%.

Vitiligo is a skin condition causing white spots, more common in women, often starts before age 20, and can affect mental health.

Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss with no cure and treatments that often don't work well.

The Rotterdam Study aims to understand disease causes in the elderly and has found new risk factors and genetic influences on various conditions.

Polymeric nanoparticles show promise for treating skin diseases.

Some patients taking finasteride or dutasteride may have ongoing sexual problems and depression even after stopping the medication.

The guidelines suggest a detailed approach to diagnosing and treating lupus, with a focus on regular check-ups, personalized medicine, and a range of drug options for different cases.

Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss in men, while minoxidil treats hair loss in women.

Iron deficiency may be related to hair loss, but there's not enough evidence to recommend iron screening or supplements for all hair loss patients.

Early diagnosis and treatment, using finasteride, minoxidil, or hair transplantation, improves hair loss outcomes.

Use minoxidil for hair loss; finasteride and dutasteride for men, dutasteride for women.

The hedgehog signaling pathway is crucial for hair growth but not for the initial creation of hair follicles.

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

Oral antiandrogens effectively treat female hair loss, with better results in higher hair loss grades.

Guidelines for diagnosing common hair loss include detailed history, clinical examination, and various diagnostic techniques.

Women with PCOS have a higher risk of diabetes and heart problems, especially when they get older.

Laser device increases hair density, safe for treating hair loss in men and women.

Estrogen loss during menopause worsens skin health, but hormone replacement therapy may improve it, though more research is needed.

Some vitamins and minerals like vitamin D and iron can help with certain types of hair loss, but more research is needed for others.

Human hair follicle organ culture is a useful model for hair research with potential for studying hair biology and testing treatments.

Over one-third of women experience hair loss, with female-pattern hair loss being most common, and treatments include minoxidil and possibly hair transplantation.

Potassium channel openers are effective in treating heart conditions, high blood pressure, pulmonary diseases, bladder issues, and hair loss, but more selective drugs are needed.

People with PCOS, especially if obese, often have NAFLD, linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and high androgen levels.

Finasteride lowers risk of urinary issues and surgery by over 50% in 4 years.

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

Restoring hair bulb immune privilege is crucial for managing alopecia areata.