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Direct-to-consumer teledermatology platforms have financial conflicts of interest and lack proper patient care and follow-up.

Combination therapies for androgenetic alopecia work best but can have significant side effects and costs.

Accurate diagnosis of cicatricial alopecias requires thorough scalp examination and multiple biopsy techniques.

Topical minoxidil helps treat hair loss in teens, but more research needed for safe options.

Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively treats non-scarring hair loss with some side effects like hypertrichosis and postural hypotension.

Using a nonablative fractional laser with topical minoxidil can effectively and safely promote hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.

Oral minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, with women needing lower doses (0.25 to 2.5 mg daily) and men needing higher doses (1.25 to 5 mg daily).

Two treatments for male pattern hair loss are minoxidil and finasteride, but they have side effects and may not satisfy everyone.

New and existing treatments for hair loss show promise, with some being more effective for men and others for women.

Gender-affirming therapy can cause skin issues like acne and hair loss in transgender adolescents, and more research is needed on its dermatological effects.

The document concludes that oral finasteride and topical minoxidil are effective for genetic hair loss, while other treatments for different types of hair loss show promise but need more research.

The guide helps clinicians diagnose and manage hair loss, detailing examination techniques and treatments for different types of alopecia.

Early diagnosis and personalized treatment are crucial for managing pediatric androgenetic alopecia.

Male-pattern hair loss is normal, often involves hormone effects on hair follicles, and can be treated with medication or surgery, but new treatments are being researched.

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

Use minoxidil for hair loss treatment, and finasteride for men.

Certain skin conditions can indicate insulin resistance and should prompt lifestyle changes and medical treatment to manage underlying health issues.

Finasteride effectively treats male hair loss, increasing length and thickness.

Herpes gestationis is linked to certain antigens, atopic eczema affects T cell populations and may be eased by breastfeeding, higher doses of anti-androgen treatment can improve androgenic alopecia, topical minoxidil increases hair thickness, long-term methotrexate therapy can cause liver fibrosis in psoriasis patients, and Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus patients aren't at higher risk for autoimmune disorders.

The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.

Updated treatments for female hair loss include minoxidil, antiandrogens, hair transplants, and light therapy.

Low-dose oral minoxidil combined with topical minoxidil improves hair growth in breast cancer patients with therapy-induced hair loss.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome can cause hair loss and skin issues, and early treatment is important for preventing complications.

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

Treat pattern hair loss with finasteride and topical minoxidil.

Mesotherapy is not significantly better than minoxidil for treating male hair loss.

Using more than 5% minoxidil can help hair growth more, but results vary and side effects may increase.

Using topical minoxidil for baldness can cause heart problems, especially in those with heart disease.

Female pattern hair loss involves thinning hair on crown and frontal scalp, diagnosed by hair ratio, and treated with minoxidil, antiandrogens, or hair transplantation.

The conclusion is that genetic testing is important for diagnosing and treating various genetic hair disorders.