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The document concludes that clinicians should be aware of common hair and scalp disorders in women of African descent and that more research is needed to develop effective treatments.

Two mouse mutations cause similar hair loss despite different skin changes.

Azathioprine may help treat severe alopecia areata, but more research is needed.

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections can effectively reduce hair loss and improve hair growth in both men and women suffering from androgenic alopecia.

Early-onset AGA shows different hair and metabolic characteristics compared to normal-onset AGA.

PRP therapy with a derma roller is a safe and effective treatment for female hair loss.

Baldness may indicate higher heart disease risk in men.

Low level laser therapy works best for hair loss, followed by PRP, finasteride, and minoxidil.

Finasteride significantly improves hair growth but may cause sexual side effects.

Finasteride safely and effectively treats male pattern hair loss, but may cause reversible sexual issues and harm male fetuses.

5% minoxidil works better for hair growth and density, with minor irritation.

Finasteride doesn't effectively treat hair loss in postmenopausal women.

Dutasteride may help stabilize Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but more research is needed.

Best hair growth results from combining finasteride and minoxidil.

Use "female pattern hair loss" term, assess androgen excess, treat with minoxidil and other medications if needed.

The document suggests using standardized methods to track and measure hair loss in alopecia areata, including patient self-assessment and a 50% improvement in specific scores as a treatment goal.

Over 50% of women over 50 experience hair loss, with minoxidil being the only proven effective treatment.

Minoxidil injections can speed up hair regrowth in non-severe patchy hair loss, but combining it with steroids doesn't improve results.

Focal atrichia helps diagnose female pattern hair loss.

People with early-onset hair loss have higher risk of heart issues, so early screening is important.

Herbal compounds like ricinoleic acid, quercetin-3-O-rutinoside, and hinokiflavone may be safe and effective for treating hair loss.

Female pattern hair loss is caused by multiple factors and while treatments like topical minoxidil, hormone therapy, and low-level light therapy can help, none can fully cure it.

Minoxidil 2% is more effective for female hair loss, but botanicals have fewer side effects.

Combining minoxidil with dutasteride and microneedling is more effective for female pattern hair loss than just dutasteride and microneedling.

Older age and specific haircare practices increase the risk of traction alopecia, and education on these factors could help prevent it.

AMH is a good marker for diagnosing PCOS, but global standards are needed.

Women with PCOS have more depression and stress due to high androgen levels, not obesity or insulin resistance.

Certain hairstyles, diabetes, scalp infections, and vitamin D deficiency may increase the risk of hair loss in Black women; more research is needed for better treatment.

Trichoscopy is a key method for dermatologists to quickly and effectively diagnose hair and scalp conditions.

The article explains the genetic causes and symptoms of various hair disorders and highlights the need for more research to find treatments.