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The document concludes that the risk of sexual side effects from 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors is low and often temporary, but more research is needed on potential permanent effects.

Lichen planopilaris is a rare, chronic condition causing hair loss, mainly in middle-aged women, and early treatment is important to prevent permanent baldness.

The document concludes that different types of hair loss have specific treatments, and early diagnosis is crucial for preventing permanent hair loss.

Some people's hair turned white or gray after using intense pulsed light for hair removal, and for some, it was permanent.

For women with moderate to severe unwanted hair growth or acne, birth control pills are the first choice, with other medications like cyproterone, spironolactone, flutamide, or finasteride as alternatives, and permanent hair removal should be done with electrolysis or laser.

The document explains different hair and scalp conditions, including common hair loss after pregnancy or illness, drug-induced hair loss, hereditary excessive hair growth, patterned baldness, autoimmune hair loss, and permanent loss due to skin disease, with generally limited treatment options.

Hair dyes vary in how long they last and how deeply they penetrate hair.

Chemical hair straightening changes hair proteins and mostly fixes broken bonds.

The rise in tinea capitis cases in Stockholm is linked to increased African immigration.

Some people experienced hair loss after mesotherapy treatments for hair loss.

Many patients find hair loss from chemotherapy very distressing, and while treatments like minoxidil and scalp cooling may help, there is no sure way to prevent it.

Prompt treatment of inflammatory tinea capitis (kerion) is crucial to prevent scarring and hair loss.

Treat scalp and beard fungal infections early with oral antifungal medication and sometimes topical therapy, avoiding unnecessary allergy tests and surgery.

Lasers and light sources are effective for removing unwanted hair.

Hair care products don't cause hair loss if used correctly.

Fiber implantation for baldness is not recommended because it causes many problems and doesn't work well.

Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively treats non-scarring hair loss with some side effects like hypertrichosis and postural hypotension.

2-iminothiorane hydrochloride improves hair waving permanence without damage.

Certain hair straighteners and dyes may increase ovarian cancer risk, especially in African American/Black women.

Radiation-induced alopecia after angioembolization usually heals on its own and can look like other hair loss types, but patient history helps prevent misdiagnosis.

Hydrolyzed wheat proteins penetrate all hair types effectively.

Hormonal therapy in transgender patients can lead to skin changes like altered sebum production, hair growth, and acne, which may require dermatological care.

Hair can be straightened using different chemicals, not just strong alkali.

A man lost all his hair permanently after hepatitis C treatment, a side effect not seen before.

A woman experienced temporary hair loss after jaw surgery, which can be reduced by careful head positioning during the operation.

Hair loss can often be reversed with the right treatment.

Cooling the scalp may prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, hair often grows back after treatment, and nail issues usually improve after stopping the drug.

Hair dye can make it hard to diagnose scalp conditions correctly.

Hair splitting and nail detachment are linked conditions.

Small amounts of DNA can be found in the hair shaft, especially near the root, but it decreases with hair treatments and washing.