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A genetic mutation in the LIPH gene causes tightly curled hair that stops growing in some Japanese individuals.

The gene Ascl4 is not necessary for the development of hair, teeth, or mammary glands.

Homeopathic treatment may help manage alopecia areata.

Alopecia areata costs individuals about 3% of their income, with women, Asians, those with lower income, and more severe symptoms spending more.

PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, causing symptoms like acne and irregular periods, and is managed with medication and lifestyle changes.

Accurate diagnosis of pseudolymphomatous folliculitis is crucial to avoid mistaking it for more serious conditions.

A 24-month-old Nigerian girl developed early puberty with no family history, needing treatment her family couldn't afford.

Hair transplantation for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may work if the disease is inactive for 2 years and with ongoing treatment to maintain results.

Men and women experience skin aging differently due to changes in sex hormone levels with age.

The document concludes that doctors should recognize congenital triangular alopecia to avoid unnecessary treatments, as it does not respond to steroids like alopecia areata does.

Some people have severe allergic reactions to anthelminthic drugs, but these are often due to the parasites, not the drugs.

Increasing mir-302 turns human hair cells into stem cells by changing gene regulation and demethylation.

Lactate production is important for activating hair growth stem cells.

Cancer cells often have more copies of TERT and TERC genes, which helps them grow and could affect patient outcomes.

Fat cells in the skin help start healing and form important repair cells after injury.

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

Some drugs can cause skin, nail, and hair problems, which are important for healthcare professionals to recognize and report.

Liver transplantation is a viable option for children with propionic acidemia, improving quality of life and diet, but does not remove all risks and long-term brain outcomes are uncertain.

Traditional Chinese medicines with heavy metals can cause severe poisoning.

Chemotherapy can cause permanent, non-reversible hair loss similar to pattern baldness.

Early balding linked to higher heart disease risk.

The Wnt/β-catenin pathway can activate melanocyte stem cells and may help regenerate hair follicles.

Leaving non-absorbable sutures in for 6 months reduces scar stretching and width.

Dutasteride makes alcohol less sedating and may lead to less drinking in men.

Lipedematous scalp is mainly caused by an increase in fat tissue under the skin and is different from lipedematous alopecia.

Finasteride improves surrounding scalp hair and increases hair density after hair transplant.

Nanoparticles effectively deliver water-insoluble drugs to hair follicles, stimulating hair growth without irritating the skin.

Age, smoking, and lower BMI increase facial wrinkles; men wrinkle more than women, except in old age; pale skin and certain hormonal factors can protect against wrinkles.

Finasteride improves surrounding scalp hair and increases hair density after hair transplant.

The medications 5α-reductase inhibitors and spironolactone are generally safe for breast cancer patients on endocrine therapies and do not significantly increase breast cancer risk.