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Topical finasteride is promising for hair loss with minimal side effects but needs more research and approval.

Age, hair loss duration, menopause, and specific treatments affect hair density and caliber in female hair loss patients.

Finasteride may effectively treat hair loss in Klinefelter Syndrome patients.

Using minoxidil daily with monthly minoxidil mesotherapy is more effective for hair loss than monthly PRP microneedling treatments.

Use finasteride over dutasteride for hair loss; consider topical treatments and weigh risks.

Hair loss treated with minoxidil, finasteride, laser/light, hair transplant, and scalp prostheses; more research needed for skin of color.

Two treatments for male pattern hair loss are minoxidil and finasteride, but they have side effects and may not satisfy everyone.

Hair loss is due to thinner hairs, not less hairs; hair diameter indicates balding progression and treatment effectiveness.

Alopecia areata, a type of hair loss, may be passed through T cells and has genetic links, while treatments vary in effectiveness. Male pattern baldness can be treated with finasteride and is influenced by androgens in hair follicles.

Dr. Rodney Sinclair uses a detailed grading system to diagnose female pattern hair loss, recommends daily spironolactone and minoxidil for treatment, and believes genetics play a role in the condition.

Hair loss in women, often not related to male hormones, increases with age and can cause significant emotional distress.

Topical minoxidil helps hair regrowth in over 50% of men and women.

Finasteride improves hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.

Male androgenetic alopecia (MAA) is a common, hereditary hair loss condition in men, linked to heart disease, and can be treated with minoxidil, finasteride, or hair transplantation.

Minoxidil, tretinoin, and finasteride may help hair regrowth in mild to moderate androgenetic alopecia.

Hormone treatments can help with women's skin and hair disorders, but they need careful monitoring and more research.

The document concludes that managing hirsutism involves identifying the cause, using a scoring system for severity, combining cosmetic and medical treatments, encouraging weight loss, and providing psychological support, while noting the need for more research on drug treatments.

Antiandrogen therapies are beneficial for treating skin and hair conditions related to androgen levels.

Hormonal therapies are effective for managing hair and skin symptoms in women with PCOS.

The document concludes that hirsutism in women, often caused by PCOS, requires systematic evaluation and can be treated with medications, mechanical removal, or cosmetic methods, with weight loss also being beneficial.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects about 10% of women, is often linked to obesity and family history, and can cause irregular periods, fertility issues, and other symptoms. It's usually managed with lifestyle changes, weight loss, and medication.

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.

Direct-to-consumer teledermatology platforms have financial conflicts of interest and lack proper patient care and follow-up.

Common hair loss in men can be treated with minoxidil or finasteride.

Dutasteride is the most studied alternative drug for androgenetic alopecia, but more high-quality research is needed.

New treatments for hair loss include low-dose pills, updated drugs, supplements, light therapy, plasma injections, and advanced hair transplant techniques.

Finasteride slightly better long-term, minoxidil faster initial results, but stopping minoxidil may cause hair loss.

Different treatments for skin conditions were found to be effective and generally safe, with biologics recommended as the first choice for generalized pustular psoriasis.

Finasteride is effective for male hair loss, but it may cause fertility issues, mental health problems, and rarely, breast growth. Regular health checks can reduce the risk of prostate cancer. Patient understanding and involvement in treatment is important.

Finasteride can slow hair loss and promote growth in postmenopausal women.