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Transplanting hair follicles into chronic ulcers helps them heal better.

Trichoscopy helps tell apart hair loss due to alopecia areata from trichotillomania in eyebrows.

Amenorrhea, or the absence of periods, should be evaluated by age 15 or within five years of early breast development, and is most commonly caused by conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome and hypothalamic amenorrhea.

Possible causes of female hair loss include androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium, cicatricial alopecia, and alopecia areata incognita; diagnosis and treatment require dermoscopy and histopathology.

A specific type of skin cell creates an opening for hair to grow out, and problems with this process can lead to skin conditions.

Amenorrhea is relatively rare and initial testing should check FSH, TSH, and prolactin levels.

Modulating BMP activity changes the number, size, shape, and type of ectodermal organs.

Effective treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa varies, with antibiotics commonly used and surgery as an option, but no single method is universally successful.

The document concludes that a thorough examination and various tests are crucial for diagnosing and treating ear inflammation in pets.

Non-binary transgender individuals need personalized hormonal treatments for better well-being and quality of life.

Different types of stem cells in hair follicles play unique roles in wound healing and hair growth, with some stem cells not originating from existing hair follicles but from non-hair follicle cells. WNT signaling and the Lhx2 factor are key in creating new hair follicles.

Topical finasteride works faster and better than 17α-estradiol for postmenopausal hair loss.

A man with total hair loss developed blackhead-like spots on his scalp, possibly because no hair was present to help drain oils.

Heparan sulfate is important for hair growth, preventing new hair formation in mature skin, and controlling oil gland development.

Anti-aging treatments like hair transplants, minoxidil, and finasteride effectively promote hair growth.

New vitiligo treatments focus on controlling immune damage and restoring skin color.

The document concludes that identifying the cause of amenorrhea is crucial for proper treatment.

A gene mutation in mice causes permanent hair loss and skin issues.

Amenorrhea is when a woman doesn't have periods, with primary amenorrhea starting by age 15 or within five years of breast development, and secondary amenorrhea when periods stop for three months. It affects 3-4% of women not pregnant, breastfeeding, or in menopause, mainly due to polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothalamic amenorrhea, hyperprolactinemia, and ovarian failure.

AIRE-deficient rats developed severe autoimmune disease similar to APECED, useful for testing treatments.

HPV genes in mice improve ear tissue healing by speeding up skin growth and repair.

The book details skin conditions in older adults, their link to mental health, cancer treatment importance, hair loss remedies, and managing autoimmune and itchy skin.

The skin's layers protect, sense, and regulate the body's internal balance, but can be prone to cancer.

Removing part of the vitamin D receptor stops vitamin D from working properly.

Tight junctions are key for skin protection and controlling what gets absorbed or passes through the skin.

Survivors of Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis need ongoing care for various long-term health problems.

Drugs penetrate scalp skin better than abdominal skin, with scalp hair follicles aiding in higher drug delivery.

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.

Over half of the adult women with acne in the study had higher than normal levels of male hormones, especially DHEA.

Acne lesions start with changes in hair follicles and increase in inflammation, suggesting a cycle that could affect treatment strategies.