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COVID-19 infection may cause significant hair loss, but full hair recovery is likely without special treatment.

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.

Common hair loss can be diagnosed with a physical exam and sometimes a hair test or skin biopsy, and treated with medication or surgery, with ongoing treatment needed to keep results.

The document concludes that treatments like oral anti-androgens, minoxidil, and topical spironolactone can be effective for hair loss in men and women.

Hair restoration can be achieved through non-surgical treatments like minoxidil, antiandrogens, phototherapy, and PRP procedures, or through surgical methods like hair transplantation. Continued treatment is needed to maintain results, and full results are visible after 12-18 months.

Hormonal treatments can help with acne but are not the first choice due to side effects and the need for careful patient selection.

The hair treatment made hair grow faster and thicker and strengthened the hair roots.

Lifestyle changes like diet and exercise are crucial for managing PCOS.

Hair loss significantly affects quality of life, wet combing is better than visual inspection for finding head lice, many with oral lichen planus have allergies, and wet wraps with steroids quickly improve itchy skin conditions.

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

A man got brown patches on his skin (melasma) after taking finasteride, a hair loss treatment.

Focal atrichia helps diagnose female pattern hair loss.

Eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia cause skin problems, and dermatologists can help detect these disorders early for better treatment outcomes.

Hair cortisol could be a marker for chronic stress in pregnancy, but depression affects cortisol levels differently.

SSRIs can cause hair loss, especially sertraline, with higher risk in women.

Free fatty acids may increase androgen production, potentially contributing to polycystic ovary syndrome.

Metformin helps with menstrual cycles and insulin levels in PCOS but is less effective for hair growth, diabetes prevention, and weight loss, and may improve fertility and reduce diabetes risk.

Greater intimacy leads to better self-reported health in couples having infertility treatment.

Over-the-counter products can help with menopause symptoms, but be aware of their ingredients.

Seborrheic dermatitis significantly lowers quality of life, especially in young people, women, and those with higher education.

The levonorgestrel intrauterine device for heavy periods may cause acne, hair loss, and excess hair growth.

Female pattern hair loss diagnosed by scalp appearance, treated with combined therapies and targeted approaches.

Too much male hormone is the main cause of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

The conclusion is to diagnose PCOS with just hyperandrogenism and irregular periods, and treat with lifestyle changes and basic medications.

Non-hormonal treatments should be used first for sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal breast cancer patients on aromatase inhibitors, with hormones as a second option.

Finasteride and dutasteride may lower melanoma risk, with teenage acne possibly indicating higher risk.

The definition of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome may change with new research, and careful screening is key for managing the condition.

The research found that polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has two distinct types, with one having more severe hormone and insulin issues.

Minoxidil helps hair regrowth in traction alopecia.

The article suggests that five common skin-related lab tests may be unnecessary and could cause extra cost and anxiety without improving patient care.