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Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss; more research needed for other options.

New insights show Lichen Planopilaris is a rare, scarring hair loss condition, hard to treat, mainly affecting middle-aged women, and significantly impacts mental health.

The document says a skin condition called alopecia areata causes hair loss and stress, and is treated with strong skin creams, injections, or other therapies, but treatment success varies.

Hair cortisol may be a good indicator of recent mood in people with bipolar disorder.

Feathers are useful for researching growth, regeneration, and the effects of treatments like chemotherapy on hair loss.

Many research paper titles in dermatology journals lack scientific precision.

Inositol shows promise in treating PCOS and other health issues, but more research is needed.

Scalp flaps are used for reconstruction, considering factors like inelasticity, hair growth, and blood supply, with techniques adapting to age-related changes in vascularity.

Combining imiquimod with diphenylcyclopropenone may improve treatment outcomes for alopecia areata patients who don't respond to diphenylcyclopropenone alone.

Avoid chemical and physical damage to protect hair.

Obesity worsens PCOS symptoms, and PCOS may lead to more weight gain; managing both requires a holistic approach that includes mental health.

A woman with Cushing's syndrome improved after surgery to remove a tumor causing the condition.

Hepatitis C treatment may trigger complete hair loss, especially in those with a history of patchy hair loss, but hair usually grows back within a year.

A new model using mice with human hair follicles helps better understand hair loss from chemotherapy.

Older adults often have skin problems due to aging, and treating these conditions requires attention to both physical and mental health.

The document discusses various public health initiatives and societal issues, emphasizing early intervention and support.

The guideline provides healthcare professionals in South Africa with instructions for comprehensive, multidisciplinary gender-affirming care, including HIV prevention and treatment for transgender and gender diverse individuals.

Pulsed dye laser and hydrogel dressings effectively treat hypertrophic scars.

The document concludes that various cosmetic and drug treatments are available for hirsutism, and some new drugs show promise.

Unsatisfactory hair restoration results can be significantly improved with strategic hair redistribution and new donor hair placement, despite previous surgery challenges.

Finasteride may increase depression by reducing brain cell growth.

Greater intimacy leads to better self-reported health in couples having infertility treatment.

A medication may help with hair growth in psoriasis, and a skin condition might be linked to a specific bacteria.

Experts recommend thorough medical, sexual, and psychosocial assessments for women's sexual dysfunctions, and suggest individualized treatment plans with regular check-ups. They also mention potential use of estrogen and androgen therapy, but with caution due to safety concerns.

Dirty dots are a common scalp finding in elderly women and can be washed away with shampoo.

Skin doctors should recognize and treat conditions like hair-pulling and skin-picking early, often using therapy and medication, to help 50-70% of patients.

The revised Chinese Symptom Checklist-90 is more reliable and valid for psychological assessments.

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.

Thalidomide works best for skin lupus not helped by antimalarials, but has many side effects; other treatments are less effective, especially if patients also have systemic lupus.

Oxygen levels can drop during liver transplant if bypass pressures are too high, but other reasons should be checked first.