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Placebo effects in alopecia treatments are likely due to study design, not real improvement.

Placebo effects vary in hair loss trials, with split-scalp trials showing higher hair density after 6 months compared to whole-head trials.

Finasteride safely lowers DHT levels without affecting hormone levels, helping with conditions like enlarged prostate, acne, and hair loss.

The document concludes that it's important to understand the placebo effect when evaluating the effectiveness of treatments in medical trials.

The conclusion is that combining social and cultural factors with pharmaceutical research could improve our understanding of how drugs work.

Negative expectations can cause adverse effects in dermatology treatments, like with finasteride for baldness, and careful communication can help reduce these nocebo responses.

BRL 7660, once studied for male contraception, showed promise as an acne treatment but was not developed further due to competing drugs.

Saw palmetto can help with prostate issues and may promote hair growth.

European dermatologic treatments focus on lifestyle and psychosocial factors, use diverse methods like baths and climate therapy, and emphasize the importance of diet and supplements for skin health.

Finasteride reduces Tourette syndrome symptoms, but results may be limited due to potential biases.

Curcuma aeruginosa extract combined with minoxidil effectively treats male-pattern baldness.

5-alpha reductase inhibitors can cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction and reduced sexual desire, sometimes lasting after stopping the drug.

Negative expectations can cause adverse effects in patients even without active treatment, and managing this nocebo effect involves better communication and patient-clinician relationships.

PEGylated liposomal doxorubicin improves cancer treatment effectiveness and reduces side effects like heart damage and hair loss.

Reassurance and counseling are key in managing acute telogen effluvium, with supplements possibly offering a placebo effect.

Azelaic acid treats acne, rosacea, and hyperpigmentation with minimal side effects.

Untreated androgenetic alopecia leads to progressive hair loss in men.

Finasteride may help reduce symptoms in male Tourette syndrome patients.

Finasteride may help reduce tic severity in male Tourette syndrome patients.

Hair loss affects self-esteem and quality of life; treatments can help.

Finasteride significantly reduced tics and obsessive-compulsive symptoms in patients with Tourette syndrome.

Finasteride significantly reduced tics and obsessive-compulsive symptoms in Tourette syndrome patients.

Antimicrobial lotion reduces inflammation and increases hair density in hair loss patients.

Finasteride effectively improves hair growth and slows hair loss in men with male pattern baldness.

Finasteride improves urinary function in men for 2 years.

α-Blockers and 5-ARIs for BPH can cause sexual dysfunction, including erectile and ejaculatory issues.

The congress showed that psychological therapy can help skin condition patients, social media affects acne stigma, education improves atopic dermatitis, and patient satisfaction in dermatology is high, especially with good doctor engagement.

The LRRK2-G2019S mutation in Parkinson's disease has a lifetime penetrance of 25-35%, and finasteride may help reduce symptoms in adult male Tourette syndrome patients.

Consider benefits and risks of new alopecia treatments for safety.

Traditional and complementary medicine may help with skin conditions, but more high-quality research is needed.