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Most adult women experiencing hair loss are aged 21-40, with the most common type being female pattern hair loss. Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing different types of hair loss.

Some treatments for folliculitis decalvans work well, with tetracyclines and a mix of rifampicin and clindamycin being most effective.

Drugs targeting the JAK/STAT pathway can improve atopic dermatitis but vary in effectiveness for vitiligo and alopecia areata, with generally mild safety concerns.

Topical metformin 10% cream may help treat central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.

Higher testosterone levels can increase the risk of certain diseases like type 2 diabetes in women and prostate cancer in men, but can also protect against autoimmune diseases and hair loss. It also affects body fat and bone density.

Minoxidil increases nail growth more than biotin.

Post-finasteride syndrome is rarely linked to sexual and systemic side effects.

Pediatric alopecia areata is more immune-active than adult cases, suggesting age-specific treatments and potential use of JAK inhibitors.

Minoxidil helps lower high blood pressure in kids, but can cause fluid retention and hair growth.

Corticosteroids worked better than anthralin cream for hair regrowth.

Lifestyle changes are the main treatment for PCOS, which is a complex condition requiring early management to reduce its health impacts.

Higher free testosterone levels can increase bone density and decrease body fat but may raise the risk of prostate cancer, hair loss, and benign prostate enlargement.

A young girl had both alopecia areata and immune thrombocytopenic purpura at the same time, suggesting a possible link between the two.

Childhood hair and scalp disorders can be managed with treatments like cortisone and corticosteroids.

The document concludes that various hair and scalp disorders in children have specific treatments and proper diagnosis is essential.

Common skin fungal infections can suggest a weak immune system, and for scalp infections, pills work better than creams, with several drug options available.

Naked hair shafts are significantly associated with scarring hair loss and may help diagnose it, especially when multiple are found.

Temporal triangular alopecia is a non-scarring hair loss seen in some Asian children.

Strong skin creams work well for long-term scalp inflammation in Rapp-Hodgkin Ectodermal Dysplasia.

Testosterone undecanoate safely and effectively increased penis size in male children with 5-alpha-reductase deficiency.

Using old drugs for new uses can help treat rare immune deficiencies.

People with Myotonic Dystrophy type 1 are more likely to have certain skin conditions, but not more likely to get skin cancer.

Human hair protein modifications could potentially indicate heart disease risk.

Genetic factors affect hair loss, and molecular testing may help predict, diagnose, and treat it.

PCOS negatively affects self-esteem and social functioning in adolescent girls.

Many hospitalized children with COVID-19 had skin, mouth, or nail changes, with skin rashes being common.

The patient's long-term hair loss was caused by leukemia treatments and low estrogen levels, worsened by her genetic tendency for hair loss.

Scalp fungal infections need oral antifungals, while other skin fungal infections can be treated with creams; keep areas dry and don't stop treatment early.

A cancer drug caused unusual hair growth on a 100-year-old man's scalp and eyelashes.