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Iron supplements may reverse premature graying in iron-deficient individuals; ingrown nails are common in diabetics with certain risk factors; topical finasteride may reduce scalp DHT as effectively as oral finasteride; monilethrix treatment is challenging but some medications can help.

Combining oral and topical treatments improves hair growth more than using either alone.

Doctors vary in how they initially test for PCOS, but most agree on using oral contraceptives and lifestyle changes as first treatments.

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are now well-equipped to offer comprehensive facial cosmetic care after additional training.

Hair loss significantly affects quality of life, wet combing is better than visual inspection for finding head lice, many with oral lichen planus have allergies, and wet wraps with steroids quickly improve itchy skin conditions.

Most studies on perioral dermatitis treatment are of low quality, with some agreement on oral tetracycline effectiveness and stopping steroids and cosmetics.

Oral zinc gluconate and topical steroids significantly improved a rare scalp condition in three elderly patients.

Dr. Dominic A. Brandy shared methods to fix aesthetic problems from old hair restoration techniques, using methods like follicular unit grafting and scalp removal, which helped patients look more natural after surgery. He also suggested using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil to control hair loss in most men with baldness, especially those who had flap surgery.

Oral minipulse therapy with betamethasone effectively promotes hair regrowth in alopecia areata with fewer side effects.

The document concludes that treatments like oral anti-androgens, minoxidil, and topical spironolactone can be effective for hair loss in men and women.

Oral minoxidil may slow male pattern baldness and cause body hair growth, but hair loss can happen after stopping it.

Oral spironolactone and isotretinoin are effective for treating acne.

Oral contraceptives are generally recommended for healthy young girls, but specific types may vary based on individual health conditions and barrier methods are less popular among adolescents.

Oral contraceptives may cause significant hair loss in women.

The 7.1% withdrawal rate was in the oral finasteride group, not the topical one.

Androgenetic alopecia, a common hair loss condition, can be treated with topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, or oral spironolactone, and new treatments like platelet-rich plasma, low-level laser therapy, and janus-kinase inhibitors are being explored.

Topical finasteride at 0.25% is effective and has fewer side effects than oral finasteride for hair loss.

The best treatment for male pattern baldness is a combination of topical minoxidil and oral finasteride.

Oral health affects overall well-being, with tooth loss impacting quality of life, nutrition, and health.

Oral minoxidil helps female hair loss, topical finasteride treats AGA, and sulfotransferase activity predicts minoxidil effectiveness.

A 37-year-old man with hair loss and skin issues was successfully treated with oral antibiotics, highlighting the need for early treatment. Long-term care includes low-dose antibiotics and avoiding caps and wigs.

New methods can diagnose hair loss by examining the scalp and can treat it with a mix of oral and topical medications, along with cosmetic procedures like hair transplants.

Topical minoxidil and oral finasteride can help regrow hair in androgenetic alopecia.

Flutamide, an oral anti-androgen therapy, is effective in treating female pattern hair loss, even without systemic androgen excess.

Female pattern hair loss, common in women, can be treated with oral antiandrogens and topical minoxidil, but these are more effective at preventing further loss than regrowing hair. Other helpful methods include counseling, cosmetic camouflage, and hair transplantation. Treatment must continue for effects to last and it may take up to 2 years to see results.

Finasteride with oral contraceptive improves hair loss in 62% of premenopausal women.

Oral finasteride, combined with drospirenone, improved hair loss in 62% of premenopausal women, with no reported side effects.

Lichen Planus is a less common condition affecting skin and mucous membranes, with various types and associated risk factors, challenging to diagnose, significantly impacts life quality, and may have a risk of cancerous changes in oral lesions.

The document concludes that managing hirsutism in PCOS involves long-term treatment guided by severity, using oral contraceptives and possibly antiandrogens, with attention to individual patient needs.

Use oral or enteral supplements when possible and reserve IV trace elements for those solely dependent on PN.