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May 2016 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology”
The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.
September 1998 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”
The document concludes that individualized treatments for hair issues are effective, certain hair changes can indicate neurocutaneous diseases, specific lotions improve skin health, laser hair removal works but needs more study on long-term effects, men's cosmetics are diverse, peeling is effective but can have side effects, and facial pigmentation is often due to overactive skin cells.
Finasteride and minoxidil are recommended for hair loss, with skepticism about additional treatments like electro stimulation and oxygen infusion, which are seen as ineffective and costly. Pulsed ultrasound may enhance drug delivery, but most other treatments are considered ineffective.
Microneedling for hair restoration involves daily use of a 0.3 mm device and weekly use of a 0.5 mm device. Combining microneedling with Minoxidil can enhance hair growth.