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Some treatments can help with a hair loss condition called alopecia areata, but none ensure lasting results; choices depend on the person, with JAK inhibitors showing promise for severe cases.

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

Some African American women's central scalp hair loss is linked to genetics and past fungal scalp infections, with more research needed on other causes.

Trichoscopy is a quick, cost-effective tool for diagnosing different hair loss conditions.

Hair loss from hormone therapy in breast cancer patients can be improved with minoxidil treatment.

Lymphocytes, especially CD8+ T cells, play a key role in causing alopecia areata, and targeting them may lead to new treatments.

Androgens play a complex role in skin conditions like acne and hair loss in women, and normal blood levels don't always show true androgen status.

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

Higher IGF-1 levels in hair follicles link to better finasteride results for hair loss.

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.

Androgenetic alopecia linked to COVID-19 severity; drugs reducing androgen receptor activation may help.

DPCP helps treat severe hair loss, but 5% minoxidil doesn't add benefits.

The document suggests using standardized methods to track and measure hair loss in alopecia areata, including patient self-assessment and a 50% improvement in specific scores as a treatment goal.

5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may reduce COVID-19 symptoms in bald males.

Most patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia stabilized with treatment, especially younger ones, using intralesional corticosteroids and tacrolimus.

Hormone treatments can help with women's skin and hair disorders, but they need careful monitoring and more research.

The document concludes that sexual and psychiatric side effects from 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are reported, but more high-quality research is needed to understand how often they occur.

A certain genetic variant in the androgen receptor may predict the severity of COVID-19 in men.

Minoxidil solution safely and effectively treats hair loss.

The medications 5α-reductase inhibitors and spironolactone are generally safe for breast cancer patients on endocrine therapies and do not significantly increase breast cancer risk.

Doctors should suggest hair replacement based on personal needs and stress scalp cleanliness to avoid skin problems.

Treatments for common hair loss include minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplantation.

Alopecia patients struggle with emotions and stress, and improving emotional intelligence may help manage hair loss.

Different treatments for alopecia areata have unpredictable results and varying success rates.

A 17-year-old boy with Temporal Triangular Alopecia successfully grew new hair after a hair restoration surgery using follicular unit transplantation.

PRP therapy improves hair density and thickness in AGA patients, even with other treatments.

Experts agreed on guidelines to improve research on Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.

Platelet-rich plasma and microneedling could potentially help hair growth in people with alopecia areata, but more research is needed.

Dermoscopy improves diagnosis of hair and scalp disorders and can help avoid unnecessary biopsies.

Different scalp imaging methods are important for studying hair and scalp health and require more volunteers for better evaluation.