TLDR Androgenetic alopecia can cause distress and lower quality of life.
The document discussed androgenetic alopecia, a hair disorder caused by genetic factors and extragonadal androgenic hormones on the scalp. It highlighted that this condition often led to significant psychological distress and a reduction in quality of life. Hair follicles undergo growth and rest phases, which vary based on age, location, and physiological and pathological factors.
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December 2004 in “Differentiation” Sex hormones affect hair and feather growth and may help manage alopecia and hormone-dependent cancers.
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December 2010 in “International Journal of Andrology” Men with testicular cancer were less likely to experience baldness and severe acne.
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December 2018 in “Development, Growth & Differentiation” Sex hormones, especially estradiol, can change chicken feather shapes and colors.
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March 2009 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Hormones significantly affect hair and oil gland function in the skin, and more research is needed on skin-related hormone disorders.
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June 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” AGA in children needs careful diagnosis due to low androgen levels and possible other causes.