Search

everythinglearnresearchcommunity

for

Search:↓

"Male-pattern" hair loss is common in women, especially after menopause, and doesn't always mean there's a problem with hormone balance.

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

Alopecia areata significantly lowers the quality of life, especially in emotional and mental health aspects.

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

Most people on isotretinoin had chapped lips, but only a few stopped the medicine due to side effects.

A specific drug can help treat Lichen Planopilaris, a condition causing permanent hair loss.

Minoxidil with propranolol and diuretics lowers blood pressure but causes fluid retention and hair growth.

New treatments for Alopecia Areata show promise but need to be more effective and affordable.

Medications have become the main treatment for enlarged prostate symptoms, replacing surgery and watchful waiting.

The study found that diseases can be grouped by symptoms and that the accuracy of predicting disease-related genes varies with the data source.

Excessive selenium from a supplement caused toxicity but patients recovered with care.

Certain medications including flutamide, spironolactone, and others effectively reduce excessive hair growth in women, especially when combined with lifestyle changes.

Chronic Telogen Effluvium may resolve after years and is diagnosed by examining the patient's history and clinical signs, with treatment aimed at underlying causes and possibly minoxidil.

Women with acromegaly often have irregular periods due to hormone imbalances and growth hormone effects.

Genetic screening is crucial for accurately diagnosing APS-1 due to its varied symptoms.

Alopecia significantly lowers women's quality of life, with psychological and social challenges, highlighting the importance of early treatment and support.

Chemotherapy often causes hair loss, nail changes, and mouth issues, but these are usually manageable.

Chemotherapy often causes patterned hair loss, with some scalp areas more resistant to hair loss than others.

South Asian women with PCOS experience more psychological distress and have a poorer quality of life, especially in social relationships, with hirsutism affecting them more than obesity.

Recognizing oral symptoms can help diagnose and treat blood and nutritional diseases early.

Endocrine therapies for cancer significantly increase the risk of hair loss.

The document concludes that understanding and treating hair loss requires recognizing its various types and using appropriate diagnostic tools and treatments.

Mood stabilizers can cause serious skin reactions; careful monitoring and immediate treatment are crucial.

Hormonal treatments are effective for severe or persistent acne and should be used with other acne therapies, considering potential side effects.

Finasteride caused long-term sexual and non-sexual side effects in young men with hair loss.

Hormonal therapies are safe and effective for treating adult women's acne.

Medical terms make new health issues seem more serious but don't affect views on well-known conditions.

The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of common scalp disorders are important for both physical and psychological health.

Some hair loss disorders are caused by genetic mutations affecting hair growth.

Some drugs can cause hair loss, excessive growth, or color changes, often reversible but sometimes permanent.