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Too much androgen can cause hair loss; finasteride may help.

Hair disorders are caused by a complex mix of biology, genetics, hormones, and environmental factors, affecting hair growth and leading to conditions like alopecia.

A new mutation in the Connexin 26 gene was found in a patient with KID syndrome, expanding the known disorders linked to this gene.

Genetic mutations cause various hair diseases, and whole genome sequencing may reveal more about these conditions.

The document explains hair growth and shedding, factors affecting it, and methods to evaluate hair loss, emphasizing the importance of skin biopsy for diagnosis.

Female pattern hair loss involves thinning hair on crown and frontal scalp, diagnosed by hair ratio, and treated with minoxidil, antiandrogens, or hair transplantation.

Lichen planopilaris is a rare, chronic condition causing hair loss, mainly in middle-aged women, and early treatment is important to prevent permanent baldness.

A new mutation in the KRT86 gene was found to cause the hair disorder monilethrix in a Han family.

The document concludes that specialized hair transplant techniques can be effective, with varying success rates depending on the donor area and patient factors.

The workshop highlighted the genetic links and psychological impacts of hair loss and skin disorders.

Certain groups may need vitamin supplements to improve hair health and prevent other health problems.

A 20-year-old woman with a rare form of Turner syndrome showed improvement with hormonal therapy and needs comprehensive care.

Hormones, nutrition, and seasonal changes regulate hair growth cycles, with androgens extending growth phases and factors like aging and malnutrition affecting hair loss and thinning.

Children's hair grows in different types from before birth through puberty, with growth rates and characteristics varying by age, sex, and race.

Some chemicals and drugs can cause hair loss, which usually grows back after stopping the treatment.

Diagnosing alopecia areata is challenging and requires careful examination and various tests to distinguish it from other hair loss types.

Some breast cancer chemotherapy can cause permanent hair loss.

Estrogens significantly influence hair growth by interacting with receptors in hair follicles and may help regulate the hair growth cycle.

Hair style affects perceptions of age, health, and attractiveness more than hair color does.

Some drugs can cause reversible hair loss, but certain chemotherapy drugs may lead to permanent hair loss; drugs can also change hair color and texture.

Thyroid disease can cause hair loss and treating thyroid problems might help with hair disorders.

Researchers found a genetic link for hereditary hair loss but need more analysis to identify the exact gene.

Frontal fibrosing alopecia can mimic traction alopecia but has distinct features like facial papules and eyebrow thinning.

Genetics, stress, and health issues can cause early hair greying, which affects self-esteem, and there's no cure, only hair dye.

Male hormones are important for hair and oil gland development and can cause conditions like excessive hair growth and acne.

Androgens like testosterone affect hair growth and oil production differently across body parts and individuals.

Steroidogenic isoenzymes may help improve treatments for common hair loss.

The document explains the genetic causes and characteristics of inherited hair disorders.

The document concludes that understanding the genes and pathways involved in hair growth is crucial for developing treatments for hair diseases.

A new mutation in the DCAF17 gene was found to cause Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome in a large family.