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Hair and nails can help diagnose diseases, with nail issues often linked to skin conditions and hair loss having various causes and treatments.

The document concludes that androgenetic alopecia is common, has a genetic link, and can be diagnosed and treated with medications like finasteride and minoxidil.

Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a slowly progressing hair loss condition, likely underdiagnosed, with ineffective treatments, needing more research to understand it fully.

A group has developed therapies that show promise for treating cancer and various other conditions.

The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excess body hair are available, but managing expectations is important.

Different hair and nail conditions can indicate health issues and have specific treatments; accurate diagnosis is crucial before treatment.

African Americans lack knowledge about laser hair removal safety, Nd:Yag laser treatment is effective with high satisfaction, pressure during surgery can cause hair loss, and treating ovarian inflammation may help with alopecia areata.

A woman with thymoma developed a rare chronic condition similar to graft versus host disease after surgery.

Hyperpigmentation is common in pregnancy and may not fully fade after birth; melasma, also frequent, can persist but has limited treatment options during pregnancy.

Young women with diffuse hair loss may have low SHBG levels, which could lead to more active testosterone and contribute to their hair loss.

Most patients with Porphyria Cutanea Tarda had skin blisters and were often affected by hepatitis C and alcohol abuse, with differences between familial and sporadic cases.

Some drugs can cause skin and hair color changes, often reversible when the drug is stopped.

Adjuvants, diet changes, and laser therapy may improve male pattern hair loss.

The document concludes that scalp disorders can be treated with hair washing, specific shampoos, medications, and sometimes surgery or hair transplants, but hereditary baldness is untreatable.

Up to 50% of scalp hair can be lost before it appears thin, and treatment is only needed for hair loss caused by diseases or deficiencies.

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

AGA is a genetic, hormonal hair loss treated with finasteride, minoxidil, and supplements, but new compounds are being developed.

Dietary supplements might help prevent post-COVID hair loss, but serum ferritin is not a reliable indicator.

Clinical exams are good for diagnosing some women's hair loss, but lab tests aren't always needed.

Check serum ferritin levels and total blood count for women with diffuse hair loss.

New topical antifungals and delivery systems are improving treatment for fungal skin infections, but patient education and prevention are key.

Some patients lost hair after being treated with the drug enoxaparin for a brain vein clot.

Pediatricians should advise sexually active teens on safe sex and STD prevention, and discuss contraceptive options and their side effects.

Albendazole can cause hair loss, and piroxicam can cause fixed drug eruption.

The document says that hookworms are treated with mebendazole and stress-related hair loss usually gets better in 6 months, while other hair loss types have specific treatments.

Valproic acid can rarely cause reversible nail discoloration.

Some supplements may help reduce side effects of cancer treatments in pets.

The document summarizes medical findings on topics like heart rhythm treatment, sleep apnea therapy, and various health conditions and treatments.

Finasteride 5mg/day improves hair loss in normoandrogenic Asian women.

Green tea may help with health issues like cancer, heart disease, and weight loss due to its high catechin content.