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Obesity affects skin health, causing conditions like acanthosis nigricans and may require different treatment approaches.
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research Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin
The skin's layers protect, sense, and regulate the body's internal balance, but can be prone to cancer.
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Male skin gets drier and more alkaline as it ages, which may need different skincare than women's skin.
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Androgen conjugates might be better indicators of skin sensitivity to hormones in women with excessive hair growth.
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MALDI Imaging Mass Spectrometry is a useful method for studying skin conditions, but sample preparation is crucial for accurate results.
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Being overweight may increase finasteride side effects due to higher aromatase activity converting testosterone to estradiol. Maintaining a healthy weight could reduce these side effects.
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People are discussing why barbers often don't mention their clients' hair loss, with some sharing personal experiences where barbers did suggest treatments like finasteride (Fin) or mentioned the possibility of hair transplants. Some barbers avoid the topic to not offend clients, while others openly discuss it and recommend treatments or acknowledge the issue when asked.