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Minoxidil helps regrow hair in female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.

Tofacitinib may help treat severe childhood alopecia areata, but risks require careful consideration.

Insulin-lowering medications show promise for PCOS symptoms but can't be the main treatment yet due to limited long-term research.

PRP shows promise for hair loss treatment, but needs standardized preparation and composition.

Shorter CAG repeats in a specific gene may increase male hormone activity and symptoms like acne and excess hair in women with PCOS.

Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, often caused by hormonal imbalances, and requires ongoing treatment to manage.

Low dose oral minoxidil helps regrow hair in permanent chemotherapy-induced alopecia.

Some congenital hair disorders improve in childhood or with treatments like minoxidil and retinoids, while others like Netherton syndrome and trichothiodystrophy have a poor prognosis.

KFSD is a genetic disorder causing hair loss and skin issues, with no effective treatment.

Insulin-sensitizing drugs like metformin can help with ovulation, weight loss, and lower testosterone in some women with PCOS.

Some breast cancer patients developed permanent hair loss after chemotherapy and hormonal therapy, showing patterns similar to common baldness and alopecia areata.

The document says that understanding the causes of PCOS is important for treatment, especially in distinguishing the syndrome from just having cystic ovaries, and that losing weight is key for obese women with PCOS.

Behavior therapy and medications, especially clomipramine, can help reduce hair pulling in people with trichotillomania.

ICL is a condition with low CD4+ T cells like AIDS but not caused by HIV, and normal CD4+ T cell counts may vary between men and women.

The document concludes that supportive home environments and addressing parent-child interactions can effectively treat trichotillomania in children.

Topical vitamin D is useful for some skin conditions but not effective for others, and more research is needed.

Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a rare, serious skin condition that can affect anyone, is more common in women, and may be linked to genetics, with a 20% mortality rate mainly due to sepsis.

Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment has been found effective in promoting hair growth for alopecia patients, with minimal side effects like temporary pain and redness.

The review highlights the need for more research on transgender dermatology, the role of dermatologists in gender affirmation, and the effects of hormone therapy on skin and hair.

PRP shows promise for improving facial wrinkles, skin elasticity, and hair growth, but more research is needed to standardize its use and understand its effects.

Metformin helped improve the quality of life for Chinese women with PCOS, especially in physical health and symptoms like infertility, acne, and hair loss.

Nonscarring alopecia has higher hair density than scarring alopecia, and hair density can help diagnose the type of alopecia.

The study concluded that testing hormone levels after stimulation is not reliable for identifying carriers of 21-hydroxylase deficiency; genetic testing is necessary.

Larger ovarian size is linked to higher insulin resistance in women with PCOS.

Losing 5-10% body weight can improve PCOS symptoms, letrozole is better than clomiphene for fertility, and managing weight and blood sugar is important to reduce pregnancy complications.

Lupus can cause hair loss and nail changes, with treatments available for both.

Oral minoxidil effectively controls blood pressure quickly and safely.

The review says skin conditions with sterile pustules need more research for better treatments.

Higher hair calcium to magnesium ratios and lower chromium levels in hair may indicate insulin resistance in Korean men.