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Fractionated laser therapy, especially erbium-glass laser, effectively increases hair thickness in people with hair loss but doesn't increase the number of hairs.

Methotrexate and azathioprine can help treat alopecia areata.

Combining dutasteride or finasteride with an α1 blocker is more effective for managing BPH than using either alone.

Fumaric acid esters, especially dimethylfumarate, improve psoriasis treatment.

Methotrexate is effective for treating rheumatoid arthritis but requires regular monitoring.

Cyproterone acetate is a safe treatment that causes mild feminizing effects in adolescent trans-girls.

Cyproterone acetate is a safe treatment that causes mild feminizing effects and is more effective with added estrogens.

Combination therapy with Finasteride is more effective than alpha-blocker alone for BPH symptoms in small prostate volume.

Placebo effects vary in hair loss trials, with split-scalp trials showing higher hair density after 6 months compared to whole-head trials.

Improving skin barrier function is crucial for better acne treatment.

Certain gene variations may increase the risk of alopecia, and platelet-rich plasma treatment can improve hair density in those with hair loss; a rare case of facial Becker's nevus was linked to uneven beard growth.

Antiandrogens are somewhat effective in reducing excessive hair growth in women.

Combining liraglutide and metformin helps obese women with PCOS who didn't lose weight on metformin alone to lose more weight.

The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.

Oral tofacitinib can significantly improve recalcitrant lichen planopilaris.

Taking low-dose spironolactone and metformin together works better for PCOS symptoms than either drug alone.

Oral contraceptives and antiandrogens are effective for treating hirsutism, with antiandrogens being the most effective.

The conclusion is that the best initial treatment for hirsutism is usually oral contraceptives, with the addition of antiandrogens or insulin sensitizers if needed, and topical eflornithine or laser treatments as supplementary options.

Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F often causes side effects like stomach issues and skin reactions.

A new drug, dutasteride, is at least as effective as the older drug, finasteride, for treating enlarged prostate and may have additional uses.

A team approach is crucial for managing PCOS, with dermatologists playing a key role.

Blocking DHT production more strongly may help control advanced prostate cancer and improve quality of life.

Topical vitamin D is useful for some skin conditions but not effective for others, and more research is needed.

Baricitinib helped a woman with severe hair loss regrow almost all her hair without side effects.

Treat hirsutism in premenopausal women with oral contraceptives and consider additional treatments if needed.

Finasteride improves hidradenitis suppurativa in children with no adverse effects.

Micro-needling with 5-FU is more effective for vitiligo than tacrolimus alone.

Antihistamines may help with hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but dupilumab's effects are mixed.

Balneophototherapy effectively treats ichthyosis linearis circumflexa but may need ongoing treatment due to short remission.

Zinc can help treat skin conditions and hair loss, especially if there's a zinc deficiency.