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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.

Lowest effective minoxidil concentration is 1%, but 2% works better for male pattern baldness.

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.

The most common hair loss type at specialist clinics is androgenetic alopecia, especially in younger men, followed by alopecia areata and telogen effluvium, with differences seen across regions.

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

Brain hormones significantly affect hair color and could potentially be used to prevent or reverse grey hair.

Steroid sex hormones activate matriptase in prostate cancer cells but not in breast cancer cells.

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.

Multiple treatments work best for hair loss.

Chemotherapy often causes hair loss, nail changes, and mouth issues, but these are usually manageable.

Different hair care practices and conditions affect African American hair and scalp health, requiring specialized knowledge for treatment.

miR-218-5p helps skin and hair growth by targeting SFRP2 and activating a specific signaling pathway.

Human hair contains diverse proteins, including keratins and histones, which could help assess hair health and aging.

3% topical minoxidil effectively treats extensive alopecia areata with few side effects.

Finasteride and minoxidil work best together for hair loss.

Cancer treatments often cause hair disorders, significantly affecting patients' quality of life, and better management methods are needed.

Botulinum toxin shows promise for various skin conditions but requires more research for confirmation and standardized use.

Bimatoprost, a glaucoma medication, may also help treat hair loss.

Spironolactone helps regrow hair in women with hair loss.

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

5α-reductase inhibitors and alpha-1 adrenergic antagonists together effectively treat benign prostatic hyperplasia, with long-term benefits.

Finasteride and spironolactone both reduce hirsutism, but finasteride lowers androgen levels more.

The conclusion is that acne, alopecia, and hyperhidrosis are common skin issues with various treatments available, and accurate diagnosis is key for effective management.

New treatments for severe hair loss often fail, but some patients see hair regrowth with specific therapies, and treatment should be tailored to the individual's situation.

Prolactin may play a significant role in skin and hair health and could be a target for treating skin and hair disorders.

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

Hormones and their receptors, especially androgens, play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness.