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A simple scalp scraping can effectively distinguish fibrosing alopecia from androgenetic alopecia with seborrheic dermatitis.

Women with PCOS are much more likely to have sleep problems and should be checked for them.

A new mutation in the CYP11B1 gene was found in a woman with mild hyperandrogenemia, a rare cause of non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia.

Women with androgenetic alopecia have fewer terminal hairs, phenol in nail surgery is safe, and a new hair transplant method is faster and less damaging.

A test for nail fungus was most accurate with PAS stain, low-dose spironolactone helped two-thirds of acne patients, metformin reduced symptoms of HIV-related fat distribution changes with some side effects, and skin examination with dermoscopy was better at detecting abnormal moles, while temporary tattoos can cause skin reactions.

Caffeine can potentially treat common hair loss by counteracting hair follicle shrinkage caused by hormones.

Most treatments for hair loss in 1997 were not effective for most people, and maintaining hair growth was difficult.

AGA is a common hair loss disorder, and early diagnosis and treatment with minoxidil or finasteride can help reduce emotional distress.

Most hair loss in captive rhesus macaques is likely due to environmental and behavioral factors.

Leydig cell tumors can cause high testosterone and symptoms like hair loss in postmenopausal women, but surgery can improve these symptoms.

Rare genetic variants in five specific genes are linked to male-pattern hair loss but only account for a small part of the risk.

Most patients with PCOS were prescribed medroxyprogesterone acetate or oral contraceptives, with some experiencing side effects or needing prescription changes.

An 84-year-old woman's hair loss was due to a rare condition called Leydig cell hyperplasia, which was treated with surgery.

Male-pattern hair loss is normal, often involves hormone effects on hair follicles, and can be treated with medication or surgery, but new treatments are being researched.

Finasteride may worsen infertility in men with existing issues, but stopping it can improve sperm health.

Leydig cell tumors can cause high testosterone and symptoms in postmenopausal women, and removing them improves symptoms.

Finasteride 2.5 mg/day can effectively treat female hair loss.

The most effective treatments for hair loss are minoxidil, finasteride, PRP, and hair transplants, with steroids and immunosuppressants for autoimmune types.

Some antiandrogens may lower testosterone better than others, but it's unclear which is best for feminization in transgender women; more research is needed.

Some postmenopausal women with frontal fibrosing alopecia stopped losing hair with finasteride treatment, hinting at a possible hormonal cause.

Certain 4-azasteroids are effective at blocking the enzyme that processes testosterone in human skin and could help treat acne, excessive hair growth, and male pattern baldness.

Finasteride is effective in stopping hair loss and promoting regrowth in most men with mild side effects.

Mesotherapy helps treat male hair loss effectively.

Idiopathic hirsutism causes excessive hair growth in women, can be treated with medication and hair removal, but cannot be fully reversed.

Hair transplantation has improved with techniques that increase graft survival and patient satisfaction for more natural results.

Using finasteride with TIP extends time off period for prostate cancer patients.

Some treatments like topical oxygen and stem cells show promise for wound healing and hair growth, but evidence for modern dressings over traditional ones is limited.

Multiple treatments work best for hair loss.

Finasteride temporarily lowers male rat fertility without affecting libido.

Finasteride effectively treats BPH, but needs more trials to understand potential.