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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.

Some nonsurgical hair loss treatments are effective, especially if started early.

The Drug Ontology was updated to better classify drugs for hypertension, malaria, and opioid abuse, and to allow for more accurate research queries.

Lugol's solution can cause thyroid problems if used long-term for non-approved reasons.

Some treatments for severe hair loss work but often have side effects, with baricitinib showing the most promise.

Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.

The document concludes that proper treatment and management of plaque psoriasis in adolescents can improve their quality of life.

Testosterone Replacement Therapy can improve sexual health in postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but more research is needed on its long-term effects.

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.

Rogaine can stop hair loss in women, and other treatments like certain pills, light therapy, and special shampoos may also work.

The safety and tolerability of low-dose oral minoxidil for treating hair loss in adolescents is not clearly determined.

The medication cyproterone acetate/ethinylestradiol is usually prescribed correctly for acne after other treatments don't work.

In 2017, Spanish dermatologists commonly prescribed topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, and nutricosmetics for hair loss, with oral contraceptives also used for premenopausal women. Less common were oral dutasteride, due to side effects, and newer, more expensive treatments like topical finasteride and Low-Level Laser Therapy. The conclusion is that there's a need for prescription guidelines due to varied treatment approaches.

Oral minoxidil is a reasonably safe alternative for patients allergic to the topical form.

In Spain, dermatologists most commonly prescribe topical minoxidil and oral finasteride for male hair loss, and topical minoxidil and oral contraceptives for female hair loss. The use of oral dutasteride and oral minoxidil has significantly increased over the past three years.

The study found that prescribing patterns for Cyproterone Acetate/Ethinylestradiol in Italy did not significantly change after EMA recommendations.

Media coverage led to more dermatologists prescribing low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss.

Finasteride for hair loss may cause gynecomastia; doctors should inform patients.

The article concludes that dermatologists should prescribe lifestyle drugs carefully and consider mental health treatments for patients with disorders like BDD.

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

Finasteride for hair loss may cause depression, affecting sleep and relationships.

Hormonal contraceptives can help treat acne by affecting sebum production and androgen levels.

Spironolactone might cause painful intercourse and decreased sexual arousal in women.

Spironolactone may cause sexual pain and arousal issues in women, which can improve after stopping the drug and using hormone cream.

Testosterone can help premenopausal and postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but its long-term safety is unclear and it's not widely approved for this use.

A 2-year-old boy grew excessive hair after using minoxidil for hair loss, but it improved when the treatment stopped.

Some common medications may harm male fertility by affecting hormones, sperm production, and sexual function.

Some dermatologists in Saudi Arabia prescribe Tofacitinib for hair loss, but many don't due to its unavailability and safety concerns.

Anticoagulant therapy may cause hair loss, especially in women, and stopping the medication can lead to hair regrowth.

Hormonal therapy is a treatment option for acne, the only medical treatment for hirsutism, and the most promising for androgenetic alopecia.