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    specialized organs that produce and release various substances

    Glands are specialized organs in the body that produce and release substances such as hormones, enzymes, or other fluids. They can be classified into two main types: endocrine glands, which release their products directly into the bloodstream (like the thyroid gland), and exocrine glands, which release their products through ducts to the outside of the body or into a body cavity (like sweat glands).

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      Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) impacts various skin conditions, including Androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, by causing overactivity in sebaceous glands. Topical medications Tacrolimus and Clobetasol can reduce these inflammatory conditions, and treatments like RU58841, Minoxidil, and Finasteride may also be beneficial.

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      User seeks participants for Verteporfin group buy. Verteporfin, FDA approved, may regenerate hair follicles and sweat glands through heavy microneedling.

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      The post and conversation discuss the link between DHT (a hormone), scalp itchiness, and hair loss. Some users share their experiences and treatments, including the use of fluconazole, corticosteroids, and ketoconazole shampoo, with one user suspecting minoxidil as a potential cause of their symptoms.