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Old drugs like finasteride and spironolactone are being successfully used for hair loss and skin conditions, and many other drugs show promise for new uses in dermatology.

New therapies for rare skin diseases show promise but need more research.

Low-level laser therapy can significantly regrow hair in alopecia areata.

Taking finasteride for benign prostate hyperplasia may increase the risk of osteoporosis, especially at higher doses.

People with certain types of alopecia have a slightly higher risk of cancer, especially thyroid, bladder, and prostate cancers.

The document concludes that doctors should carefully consider off-label drug use in dermatology and always inform patients, while more research is needed on the safety and effectiveness of such practices.

No strong proof that platelet-rich plasma effectively treats hair loss.

Facial hair is crucial for gender affirmation, but many face financial barriers to achieving desired results.

Blacks and Hispanics have higher chances of alopecia areata than Whites.

The WNT signaling pathway is important in many diseases and targeting it could offer new treatments.

Shen-Min, a hair growth supplement, likely caused acute hepatitis in a woman, improving after she stopped taking it.

Children with scalp fungal infections need proper diagnosis and treatment, usually with antifungal medications, and newer drugs may offer quicker recovery.

Permanent hair loss from cicatricial alopecia is treated by reducing inflammation and managing symptoms, but regrowth in scarred areas is unlikely.

New compounds show promise for treating hair loss, enlarged prostate, and prostate cancer, with some being more effective and having different side effects than current treatments.

FDG PET/CT scans can change cancer treatment plans for dogs.

A U.S. Naval fighter pilot suffered permanent vision loss in one eye due to recurrent central serous retinopathy.

Henna has potential health benefits and can treat various conditions, but more research is needed to confirm safety and effectiveness.

A man with Isaac's syndrome affecting only one side of his body improved after immune system-targeted treatment.

Trichofolliculoma was found in a person with amniotic band syndrome for the first time.

AI is transforming healthcare by improving diagnostics and therapy, despite challenges with data and trust.

Children with different rheumatologic diseases have specific skin symptoms that can help with diagnosis.

Gender identity can be more diverse than just male or female.

Patents don't guarantee money; inventors must work hard and stay involved.

Older patients with new retinal lesions may have cancer, and local radiation might not stop it from spreading.

A rare pigmented skin tumor called melanotrichoblastoma was diagnosed in a 51-year-old woman.

A man thought to have appendicitis actually had a rare pancreas-related condition.

Minoxidil can cause a skin reaction called ALEP.

Topical treatment improved rare scalp lichen amyloidosis.

Finasteride can cause recurrent mouth ulcers.

A rare skin tumor with extra hair growth was found and safely removed from a 27-year-old woman.