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Hair loss can significantly affect a person's self-esteem and body image, especially in young people, those who value their looks highly, and women.

The document concludes that managing PCOS involves treating symptoms, regulating periods, and reducing health risks, with specific medications for fertility and metabolic issues.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), a protein-rich extract from a patient's blood, shows promise in improving hair density, thickness, and quality, but the best method of use and number of treatments needed for noticeable results are still unclear.

The BASP classification is effective for diagnosing pattern hair loss in Indian men and women.

Amenorrhea, or the absence of periods, should be evaluated by age 15 or within five years of early breast development, and is most commonly caused by conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome and hypothalamic amenorrhea.

Amenorrhea is when a woman doesn't have periods, with primary amenorrhea starting by age 15 or within five years of breast development, and secondary amenorrhea when periods stop for three months. It affects 3-4% of women not pregnant, breastfeeding, or in menopause, mainly due to polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothalamic amenorrhea, hyperprolactinemia, and ovarian failure.

Recycling hair from past transplants can improve hair density and patient satisfaction.

Saw palmetto is an effective natural treatment for hair loss with minimal side effects.

LED therapy can safely and effectively regrow eyebrows in people with frontal fibrosing alopecia.

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

Acceptance reduces hair loss distress and medical consultations; coping mechanisms increase them.

Trichoscopy is useful for detecting and monitoring androgenetic alopecia.

Prostaglandins may contribute to male hair loss; targeting them could help treat it.

Some alternative treatments may help with hair loss, but more evidence is needed to confirm their effectiveness.

Baldness at age 40 is not linked to a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer.

SFRP2 and PTGDS may be key factors in female hair loss.

A 6-year-old girl with Turner syndrome also had psoriasis, alopecia areata, and trachyonychia.

Public interest in oral minoxidil for hair loss increased after a New York Times article.

Hair loss requires customized treatments based on its various causes and types.

Women with myotonic dystrophy might get diseases related to male hormones because their body tissues are extra sensitive to these hormones.

The supplement with Serenoa repens and Pygeum africanum significantly increased active hair growth and decreased rest phase hair in post-menopausal women with hair loss, with only mild digestive side effects.

Crash dieting can cause hair loss due to severe calorie restriction.

Low dose finasteride decreases certain steroids, possibly increasing depression risk.

New guidelines using video aim to ensure honest reporting of hair loss treatments.

Hair loss in women linked to higher sexual dysfunction risk.

Women with hyperandrogenism have higher androgen levels and lower SHBG, which may contribute to conditions like excessive hair growth and early puberty.

Improved dermabrasion techniques in 1987 led to better treatment results for skin issues like acne scars.

Tight hairstyles, especially on chemically treated hair, can cause reversible hair loss if caught early but may become permanent if not addressed.

Treatments for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia have not been proven effective.

Some patients using cold caps to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy got mild scalp injuries similar to frostbite.