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New insights show Lichen Planopilaris is a rare, scarring hair loss condition, hard to treat, mainly affecting middle-aged women, and significantly impacts mental health.

Some people with pattern hair loss may also have scalp inflammation and scarring similar to lichen planopilaris.

Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas and hair loss on the scalp.

Male and female skin differ due to hormones, affecting conditions like hair loss, acne, and skin cancer, and suggesting a need for gender-specific treatments.

Effective treatments for male pattern baldness include oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, while topical minoxidil is best for female pattern baldness.

Microneedles improve drug delivery in various body parts, are safe and painless, and show promise in cosmetology, vaccination, insulin delivery, and other medical applications.

Estrogen loss during menopause worsens skin health, but hormone replacement therapy may improve it, though more research is needed.

Most women with hirsutism or androgenic alopecia had polycystic ovaries, especially if they had irregular periods.

Over one-third of women experience hair loss, with female-pattern hair loss being most common, and treatments include minoxidil and possibly hair transplantation.

The conclusion is that FFA and LPP have similar scalp biopsy features, making them hard to distinguish histologically, and FFA may be a specific kind of scarring hair loss.

Men generally have more severe COVID-19 cases and higher death rates than women due to biological differences.

Finasteride effectively treats baldness but may cause sexual side effects.

Women with PCOS and higher androgen levels are more likely to have fatty liver disease.

Hair loss occurs due to fewer papillary cells, smaller follicles, and shorter growth phases.

Lignans and neolignans from plants may help protect against various health issues, including cancer and heart disease.

Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved topical drug for treating male or female pattern hair loss, and other medications like finasteride and dutasteride can also increase hair growth.

PLD is an effective and safer alternative for treating breast cancer.

Drospirenone is a unique progestin with anti-water retention and potential blood pressure benefits, used in birth control and hormone therapy.

Hormones like estrogen, testosterone, progesterone, and prolactin play complex roles in female sexual function, with testosterone potentially improving sexual desire, arousal, and satisfaction. However, more research is needed to establish safe and effective hormone treatments for female sexual dysfunction.

Hair ages due to genetics and environmental factors, leading to graying and thinning, with treatments available for some conditions.

Testosterone replacement may help some postmenopausal women with symptoms like fatigue and low libido, but more research is needed to fully understand its effects.

Dutasteride may help stabilize Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but more research is needed.

Treatments for permanent hair loss from scarring aim to stop further loss, not regrow hair, and vary by condition, with partial success common.

Lichen planopilaris is a chronic, scarring hair loss condition with no definitive cure, requiring accurate diagnosis and treatment to manage symptoms.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of hair and scalp tissue, considering both clinical and microscopic features.

A premenopausal woman had hair loss and skin issues, treated with topical steroids.

Minoxidil and finasteride effectively treat hair loss.

Finasteride for hair loss may cause depression, affecting sleep and relationships.

Genetics and hormones play a role in male and female hair loss, but more research is needed to fully understand it.

Women with androgenic alopecia are more likely to have polycystic ovaries and higher androgen levels, which may indicate PCOS.