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Human skin makes sexual hormones that affect hair growth, skin health, and healing; too much can cause acne and hair loss, while treatments can manage these conditions.

Certain cells from hair follicles can create new hair and contribute to hair growth when implanted in mice.

Visible light can damage skin and most sunscreens don't block it well; more research is needed on its effects and protection methods.

Fibrinogen/LDL apheresis may improve speech perception in sudden hearing loss, especially for those with high fibrinogen and LDL levels.

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

Laser hair removal effectiveness depends on targeting hair structures without harming the skin, and improvements require more research and expert collaboration.

Patients with certain skin symptoms and high ANA titers should be monitored for potential systemic lupus.

Keratose, derived from human hair, is a non-toxic biomaterial good for tissue regeneration and integrates well with body tissues.

Finasteride effectively blocks enzyme causing male pattern baldness.

Macrophages help heal nerves by aiding the maturation of Schwann cells and are important for nerve repair.

Cytokeratin 19 and cytokeratin 15 are key markers for monitoring the quality and self-renewing potential of engineered skin.

The update highlights that non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is common in women with excess male hormones, requires specific hormone tests for diagnosis, and has various treatment options depending on age and symptoms.

The article concludes that the wool follicle is a valuable model for studying tissue interactions and has potential for genetic improvements in wool production.

UV radiation can help sterilize wounds and promote healing but requires careful use to avoid damaging cells.

Skin can be cooled quickly and safely during laser treatments to protect it without affecting deeper layers.

The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia are crucial for preventing serious health issues and improving patient outcomes.

Treatments for melanin disorders exist, but more effective options needed.

Finasteride reduces hair growth better, but spironolactone has more side effects.

Finasteride effectively reduces hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, but requires careful contraception during treatment.

Lasers and light sources can effectively remove hair, work best on fair skin with dark hair, and usually need multiple treatments.

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.

Mood stabilizers like lithium and anticonvulsants have side effects that can lead to patients stopping their medication, and managing these effects is important for treatment adherence.

Anti-acne medications may work by reducing the activity of a protein involved in acne development.

Androgens increase a growth factor in hair cells by creating reactive oxygen species, and antioxidants might help treat hair loss.

AGD1 is important for root hair development in Arabidopsis, working with phosphoinositide signaling and the actin cytoskeleton.

Antidepressants, 5α-reductase inhibitors, and isotretinoin can cause long-lasting sexual dysfunction.

Researchers developed a method to detect hormone-blocking drugs in wastewater and found them in Beijing's sewage, suggesting they can survive sewage treatment.

Regenerative pharmacology, which combines drugs with regenerative medicine, shows promise for repairing damaged body parts and needs more interdisciplinary research.

Manatee whiskers are specially adapted for touch in water.

Permanent waving weakens hair by altering its protein structure.