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Horizontally sectioned scalp biopsies are more reliable for diagnosing hair loss in women when three samples are taken instead of one.

Male pattern hair loss could hint at androgens affecting COVID-19 severity.

Epidermal Wnt/β-catenin signaling controls fat cell formation and hair growth.

Hair loss in men treated best with early medication or transplant, new treatments researched.

There are many treatments for permanent hair loss disorders, but their effectiveness varies and there's no clear best option.

Alopecia areata treatment varies, with no optimal method established yet.

Older adults have a high rate of skin cancers like basal cell carcinoma and melanoma, mainly due to UV exposure and age.

Low iron levels are not directly linked to chronic hair loss and iron supplements may not help.

Low-dose oral minoxidil and spironolactone combo effectively reduces hair loss and improves hair density in women.

Androgenetic alopecia involves genetics, hormones, and can be treated with medications or surgery.

Female pattern hair loss can be treated with medications, surgery, and cosmetic products, considering its psychological impact.

Frequent hair coloring and styling can damage hair and cause breakage or loss.

Genetic differences may affect COVID-19 deaths; anti-androgens could be potential treatment.

Chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant can cause permanent hair loss.

The most common hair loss type at specialist clinics is androgenetic alopecia, especially in younger men, followed by alopecia areata and telogen effluvium, with differences seen across regions.

Some medications can cause hair loss, but stopping the drug usually leads to recovery within 3 months.

Most patients with chronic hair shedding did not progress to permanent hair loss, and one showed improvement with treatment.

Finasteride and minoxidil work best together for hair loss.

Oral minoxidil and topical minoxidil 5% both effectively improve female-pattern hair loss with safe side effects.

Spironolactone helps regrow hair in women with hair loss.

Finasteride increases hair density in female androgenetic alopecia, but individual results may vary.

Minoxidil 2% and 5% are common treatments for female pattern hair loss, with other options including anti-androgens, oral contraceptives, and hair transplantation.

Anti-androgens, like finasteride, dutasteride, and spironolactone, may lessen the severity of COVID-19 in men, leading to fewer ICU admissions.

Topical JAK inhibitors may help treat alopecia universalis by promoting hair regrowth.

Effective management of children's hair loss involves accurate diagnosis, various treatments, and supportive care.

Primary cicatricial alopecia, a rare disorder causing permanent hair loss, is hard to diagnose and treat, with treatments like anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids offering varied results and no guaranteed cure. Psychological support for patients is important, and future research should aim to identify causes of the condition.

Healthy hair is shiny, smooth, and has clean ends.

Cyclosporine showed some improvement in alopecia areata but results were not statistically significant.

Proxalutamide significantly lowered hospital admissions for male COVID-19 patients compared to a placebo.

No systemic treatment for alopecia areata has strong evidence of effectiveness.