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ECM changes may play a role in hair loss, with differences between males and females.

Teriflunomide effectively reduces relapse rates and disease progression in multiple sclerosis but is not safe for use during pregnancy.

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate, shrinks it, improves urination, but may cause sexual dysfunction and isn't for women or children.

New, cheaper method measures finasteride in tablets accurately and quickly.

Hair loss, known as Androgenetic Alopecia, is often caused by hormones and can be diagnosed using noninvasive techniques. Treatments include topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, with new treatments being explored. There may also be a link between this type of hair loss and heart disease risk.

PRP works faster and is a safe alternative to steroids for treating alopecia areata.

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.

Dicentrine reduced heart disease risk factors in rats, T-588 protected mice brains without side effects, Provir blocked herpes virus and lessened mouse symptoms, and LY191704 could treat hair loss and prostate issues.

Antidepressants called SSRIs can cause skin problems, bleeding risk, and other side effects.

Propylthiouracil, a thyroid medication, can cause skin blood clots and immune-related blood vessel inflammation.

Post-steroid panniculitis is now rare because doctors taper steroids more carefully.

New treatments for hair loss show promise, especially finasteride for men and a stronger minoxidil formula.

Dermal-epidermal interactions are crucial for hair growth and maintenance.

Actinic superficial folliculitis is a unique skin condition caused by intense heat and sweating.

Finasteride slowly binds to 5-alpha-reductase, affecting enzyme stability and inhibitor potency.

Testosterone with or without finasteride doesn't improve thinking skills in older men with low testosterone.

AGA patients have higher rates of metabolic syndrome and carotid atheromatosis, suggesting early screening and prevention is important.

More research is needed on the health effects of hormone therapy for transgender and nonbinary people.

Alternative medicine lacks scientific support and relies on the placebo effect, but remains popular and integrated into German healthcare.

Using a polarized LED magnifier during hair transplants makes creating recipient sites easier and may increase hair density.

A woman developed white patches on her skin and curly hair after hepatitis C treatment, likely due to the medication interferon alpha.

Certain 4-azasteroids are effective at blocking the enzyme that processes testosterone in human skin and could help treat acne, excessive hair growth, and male pattern baldness.

Gamma Knife radiosurgery is generally well tolerated with few major short-term side effects.

Facial hidradenitis suppurativa can be mistaken for acne but requires different treatment.

Experts recommend using PN-HPT™ for skin rejuvenation in various body areas but have less agreement on initial facial treatment cycles.

Mutations in the P2RY5 gene cause hereditary woolly hair.

Using hyaluronic acid fillers for a lateral temporal lift can cause serious blood vessel issues.

PRP shows promise for treating hair loss, but more research is needed.