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Patient had scalp allergy from minoxidil; test helped identify cause and suggest alternative treatments.

The Brazilian Society of Dermatology agrees that oral isotretinoin is effective for acne and other skin conditions, and it's safe when monitored, but more research is needed on dosing and duration.

Minoxidil helps treat eyebrow thinning, monilethrix, early hair loss, and shortens chemo-related hair loss.

Oral spironolactone may be effective for female pattern hair loss with a low rate of side effects.

A patient with granuloma annulare experienced both isotopic and isomorphic responses, with skin lesions responding to steroids but relapsing after stopping treatment.

Combining topical dutasteride with microneedling is more effective for hair growth than microneedling alone.

FFA is more common in postmenopausal women, can affect younger women, and may stabilize over time.

The topical treatment reduced hair loss and improved hair growth in patients with certain types of hair loss.

Topical rosuvastatin and melatonin creams significantly reduce psoriasis severity and are safe.

Estrogens and SERMs can help with skin aging, but their safety and effectiveness need more research.

Most hirsutism cases are due to PCOS, and treatment focuses on lowering testosterone and blocking its effects.

Acne and increased body hair in teenage girls are normal but severe cases may need hormone evaluation and treatment can prevent diabetes linked to PCO.

Early treatment of acne is crucial to prevent scarring and psychological effects.

PRP therapy with minoxidil is more effective for hair growth than PRP alone.

Taking finasteride every other month can still help with hair loss but may be less effective over time compared to taking it daily.

The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.

Topical drugs and near-infrared light therapy show potential for treating alopecia.

Managing frontal fibrosing alopecia and lichen planus pigmentosus is challenging due to resistant hair loss and skin discoloration.

Oral retinoids may help some patients with hard-to-treat lichen planopilaris, but more research is needed.

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

New treatments for skin and hair disorders in women of color address unique biological differences and include specific acne medications, sunscreens, skin lighteners, and hair care adjustments.

The document concludes that hair loss is complex, affects many people, has limited treatments, and requires more research on its causes and psychological impact.

The 2% minoxidil nanosuspension is as effective as the commercial product but safer and easier to use.

No cure for female pattern hair loss, but various effective treatments exist.

Black women's unique hair characteristics and styling practices can lead to specific scalp conditions, which require early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

Combining minoxidil with microneedling or spironolactone is more effective for female hair loss than using minoxidil alone.

LGBT individuals have unique skin health needs, including higher STD risks and side effects from gender-affirming treatments, requiring dermatologists to offer knowledgeable and culturally competent care.

PFS might be a delusional disorder with potential to become mass psychogenic illness.

Tofacitinib and adalimumab are promising treatments for cicatricial alopecia with few side effects.