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The document concluded that FDA-approved treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are effective for hair loss, while the effectiveness of natural remedies and other non-approved treatments is not well-supported by evidence.

Pregnancy can cause more body and scalp hair growth and make nails brittle, but these changes often revert after giving birth.

Thyroid disease can cause hair loss and treating thyroid problems might help with hair disorders.

Alopecia areata is a reversible, autoimmune-related hair loss that can have significant emotional impact and uncertain treatment effectiveness.

A thorough history and examination are crucial for diagnosing skin diseases, which affect up to a third of people. This includes details about skin lesions, medication, general health, lifestyle, family, and contacts, as well as examining the rash, hair, nails, and mucous membranes. Changes in hair and nails can also indicate other medical and skin disorders.

Experts discussed hair care, genetic hair defects, hair loss treatments, nail surgery, lupus treatments, skin infections, and cosmetic allergies.

Hair follicles are complex, dynamic mini-organs that help us understand cell growth, death, migration, and differentiation, as well as tissue regeneration and tumor biology.

Experts recommend using evidence-based methods to diagnose and treat hirsutism, focusing on symptoms and underlying causes.

The modified Ferriman-Gallwey method is a useful tool for diagnosing hirsutism.

Manage vitiligo with treatments, address emotions, and use camouflage techniques.

Hair loss in women is genetic, diagnosed by examination and biopsy, and treated with minoxidil, finasteride, or transplantation.

Guidelines suggest various treatments for alopecia areata, but leaving it untreated is also an option as 80% cases may recover on their own.

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

Visible light can damage skin and most sunscreens don't block it well; more research is needed on its effects and protection methods.

Most women with excess hair growth have an underlying hormonal issue, often treated with medication and hair removal methods.

Targeted cancer therapies often cause serious skin problems that need careful management.

Low-Level Laser Therapy is effective and safe for hair growth with minimal side effects.

Hair follicle stem cells are key for hair and skin regeneration, can be reprogrammed, and have potential therapeutic uses, but also carry a risk of cancer.

Current treatments for alopecia show no significant long-term benefits.

Estrogens significantly influence hair growth by interacting with receptors in hair follicles and may help regulate the hair growth cycle.

Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas and hair loss on the scalp.

Male pattern baldness involves genetics, hormones, and needs better treatments.

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

Too much androgen can cause hair loss; finasteride may help.

Modulating BMP activity changes the number, size, shape, and type of ectodermal organs.

Eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia cause skin problems, and dermatologists can help detect these disorders early for better treatment outcomes.

Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved topical drug for treating male or female pattern hair loss, and other medications like finasteride and dutasteride can also increase hair growth.

Correct skin biopsy techniques are crucial to avoid misdiagnosis of skin diseases.

Chemotherapy often causes temporary hair loss, which is distressing and needs better treatment and support.

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