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Hirsutism is excessive hair growth in women often caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome, and identifying the cause is important for managing associated health risks.

Androgens cause skin issues like acne and hair growth in women, often due to PCOS, and can be treated with medication and lifestyle changes.

The document concludes that for hair and feather growth, it's better to target the environment around stem cells than the cells themselves.

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.

Finasteride effectively reduces hair loss by decreasing androgen levels.

Microneedle technology has improved drug delivery and patient comfort but needs more research for broader use.

Scalp cooling can prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss, and certain treatments can speed up hair regrowth, but more research is needed for better treatments.

Folliculitis is an inflammation of hair follicles that requires proper diagnosis and treatment based on the specific cause.

Women with excess body hair feel psychological distress influenced by societal beauty standards, but distress isn't directly linked to the amount of hair.

Some drugs can cause hair loss, and stopping these drugs often leads to hair regrowth.

Finasteride reduces Hidradenitis Suppurativa flare-ups in children and teens, but long-term safety is unknown.

Scalp cooling can reduce chemotherapy-induced hair loss and should be available in all hospitals.

Hair growth is influenced by interactions between skin layers, growth factors, and hormones, but the exact mechanisms are not fully understood.

Hair usually grows back 1-3 months after treatment for anagen effluvium, and children with Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome often improve by adolescence.

Docetaxel and paclitaxel for breast cancer can cause permanent, severe hair loss.

The document concludes that understanding hair and feather regeneration can help develop new regenerative medicine strategies.

There are still challenges in diagnosing and treating chronic skin diseases, but there is hope for future improvements.

Understanding how hair follicle stem cells work can help find new ways to prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.

The document concludes that targeting 5α-reductase, the androgen receptor, and hair growth genes, along with using compounds with anti-androgenic properties, could lead to more effective hair loss treatments.

Environmental factors at different levels control hair stem cell activity, which could lead to new hair growth and alopecia treatments.

The article explains the genetic causes and symptoms of various hair disorders and highlights the need for more research to find treatments.

Genetics and hormones cause hair loss; finasteride treats it safely.

High levels of testosterone and 5α-DHT can lead to cell death in cells important for hair growth.

Testosterone may slow down wound healing and increase inflammation.

Hair loss can indicate underlying systemic diseases and addressing these can sometimes reverse the hair loss.

The document concludes that electrolysis and thermolysis can permanently remove hair but calls for better regulation to ensure safety, and notes a possibility of hair regrowth and rare complications.

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

All three treatments reduce hirsutism, but spironolactone works best long-term.

Drugs targeting the JAK/STAT pathway can improve atopic dermatitis but vary in effectiveness for vitiligo and alopecia areata, with generally mild safety concerns.

Mutations in the LSS gene cause a rare type of hereditary hair loss.