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Hair loss treated with minoxidil, finasteride, laser/light, hair transplant, and scalp prostheses; more research needed for skin of color.

Finasteride helps hair growth but may cause sexual side effects and depression.

Higher IGF-1 levels in hair follicles link to better finasteride results for hair loss.

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a safe and potentially effective way to treat hair loss, especially when combined with minoxidil.

Finasteride-loaded ethosomes improve hair loss treatment by targeting pilosebaceous unit.

Trichoscan is a reliable method for measuring hair growth and monitoring treatment effectiveness in hair loss.

Low-dose oral minoxidil is a safe treatment for hair loss, with the main side effect being excessive hair growth. Other side effects like foot swelling, low blood pressure when standing, and heart rate changes are rare.

Low-level light therapy is FDA-approved for male pattern hair loss, increases hair count and strength, and is considered safe for use.

Asian hair is generally straight and thick, with unique disorders and properties, and more research is needed to understand it fully.

Specialized techniques are needed for hair restoration in individuals with curly Afrocentric hair due to unique challenges.

Ex vivo dermatoscopy may lower lab costs and improve diagnosis speed for hair loss biopsies.

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

Microneedling can help stimulate hair growth, especially when used with other treatments, but it's not better than existing therapies.

The skin's ability to produce hormones is linked to various skin conditions, and better understanding this process could lead to new treatments.

Male pattern baldness may be caused by factors like poor blood circulation, scalp tension, stress, and hormonal imbalances, but the exact causes are still unclear.

Genetically repaired stem cells may treat certain genetic diseases, Th17 cells are key in fighting systemic fungal infections, hair loss in AGA is due to progenitor cell loss, and α-synuclein transfer might contribute to Parkinson's disease progression.

Urologists should monitor mental health in patients taking finasteride due to potential links to suicidal thoughts, adjusting dosage or stopping use if necessary. More research is needed to confirm if finasteride causes these thoughts.

People with androgenic alopecia (AGA) have a higher chance of getting metabolic syndrome.

Common skin conditions can greatly affect a person's mental health and social life.

5-alpha reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, are used for prostate issues, hair loss, and excessive hair growth, may help with COVID-19, but can cause sexual and mental health side effects, and their use in preventing prostate cancer needs more examination.

New treatments for hair loss should target eight main causes and use specific plant compounds and peptides for better results.

Curcuma aeruginosa Roxb. may help treat hair loss by affecting specific biological pathways.

Using stem cells from hair follicles to treat female hair loss is safe and effective after six months.

Low-dose oral minoxidil can help treat male and female pattern hair loss, especially in those who can't use topical treatments or have heart health issues.

Protein tyrosine kinases are key in male pattern baldness, affecting skin structure, hair growth, and immune responses.

Adding the topical gel improved hair growth more than using minoxidil or finasteride alone.

The herbal extract is as effective and safe as 3% minoxidil for treating hair loss.

Beta-sitosterol and stigmasterol might help prevent hair loss by blocking a specific enzyme.

"Dutasteride 0.5 mg daily is the most effective treatment for male hair loss."

Combining platelet-rich plasma with other treatments may improve hair growth in people with hair loss, but more research is needed.