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Hair loss in women is genetic, diagnosed by examination and biopsy, and treated with minoxidil, finasteride, or transplantation.

The document concludes that understanding hair follicle biology can lead to better hair loss treatments.

The Rotterdam Study aims to understand various diseases in older adults.

5% and 2% minoxidil solutions effectively promote hair growth and reduce hair loss, with 5% being slightly more effective but having more side effects.

Guidelines suggest various treatments for alopecia areata, but leaving it untreated is also an option as 80% cases may recover on their own.

Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss in men, while minoxidil treats hair loss in women.

The skin is a complex barrier for drug penetration, but understanding its structure and interactions can improve drug delivery methods.

Noggin is necessary to start the hair growth phase in skin after birth.

Laser hair removal is the most requested cosmetic procedure and has become a scientifically-based treatment suitable for all skin types.

PGD2 stops hair growth and is higher in bald men with AGA.

Stem cell niches are crucial for regulating stem cell renewal and differentiation, and understanding them can help in developing regenerative therapies.

Dutasteride and finasteride may reduce sperm count and volume but don't affect movement or shape; effects are reversible after stopping.

Hair loss common in Australia; men affected earlier, more often than Asians; women less concerned.

Women with PCOS are more likely to have impaired glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes, especially if they are Asian or obese.

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and may help with baldness, but effects on sexual function and male fetuses are unclear.

Skin cells produce and activate vitamin D, which regulates skin functions and supports hair growth.

Hair follicle dermal stem cells are key for regenerating parts of the hair follicle and determining hair type.

The PDGF/PDGFR pathway is a potential drug target with mixed success in treating various diseases, including some cancers and fibrosis.

Epigenetic changes control how adult stem cells work and can lead to diseases like cancer if they go wrong.

Regenerated fully functional hair follicles using stem cells, with potential for hair regrowth therapy.

Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing different hair and scalp diseases by their unique visual features.

Jumonji genes are important for development and their mutations can cause abnormalities, especially in the heart and brain.

Erectile dysfunction is increasingly common in men under 40, with many physical and psychological causes, and various treatment options available.

Bone Morphogenetic Proteins (BMPs) help control skin health, hair growth, and color, and could potentially be used to treat skin and hair disorders.

Hormone treatments in transsexual individuals reduce hair growth and oil production in male-to-females and increase them in female-to-males.

The document concludes that the exact way alcohol causes harm to fetal development is unknown, but it significantly affects nutrient transport to the fetus and a safe level of alcohol during pregnancy is not determined.

The conclusion is that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires good teamwork between skin doctors and lab experts.

Fibromodulin might help reduce scarring if increased in adult wounds like in fetal skin that heals without scars.

Epirubicin is as effective as doxorubicin for cancer treatment with less heart damage, but doesn't work on doxorubicin-resistant cancers.

Hair follicle stem cells are key for hair and skin regeneration, can be reprogrammed, and have potential therapeutic uses, but also carry a risk of cancer.