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Understanding and tracking our body's natural daily rhythms could help improve heart health.

Hirsutism in women often indicates a hormonal imbalance and can be managed with a combination of hormonal treatments and hair removal methods.

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is crucial for conditions like male-pattern baldness and acne, and measuring a byproduct, androstanediol glucuronide, is a better way to assess DHT's effects than DHT blood levels.

A 45-year-old woman with autoimmune diseases experienced patchy hair loss due to alopecia areata, which has no cure but can be treated, with varying success.

Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune disease affecting about 2% of people, causing significant disability and often associated with mental health issues and other autoimmune conditions.

Pseudofolliculitis barbae is a chronic skin condition affecting mainly African American and Hispanic individuals, caused by shaving tightly curled hair, and managed by prevention and treatment but not curable.

Dermoscopy is effective for diagnosing various skin infestations and infections.

Psychotropic drugs can cause hair loss or excessive hair growth.

A 16-year-old girl with HAIR-AN syndrome was treated with lifestyle changes and medications to manage her condition.

Hair follicles could be used to noninvasively monitor our body's internal clock and help identify risks for related diseases.

The document concludes that different types of permanent hair loss conditions are related and early treatment is key to preventing further damage.

Researchers made a mouse model with curly hair and hair loss by editing a gene.

Hair is important for protection, social interaction, and temperature control, and is made of a growth cycle-influenced follicle and a complex shaft.

The document explains different hair loss types and treatments, emphasizing diagnosis through examination and tests, and specific treatments for each condition.

Some hair loss disorders are caused by genetic mutations affecting hair growth.

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

Graying hair happens due to aging and might be delayed by new treatments.

Cooling the scalp may prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, hair often grows back after treatment, and nail issues usually improve after stopping the drug.

Alopecia areata significantly lowers the quality of life, especially in emotional and mental health aspects.

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

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

Shift nurses show altered body temperature and stress hormone levels, suggesting their body clocks adjust to irregular schedules.

Understanding and treating hair disorders in different ethnic groups requires knowledge of specific hair care practices and hair characteristics.

Experts don't fully agree on how to diagnose certain hair growth disorders and more research is needed to understand them better.

The document concludes that different types of hair loss have specific treatments, and early diagnosis is crucial for preventing permanent hair loss.

Hormone therapy affects hair growth in transgender individuals, with testosterone potentially causing hair loss in trans men and estrogen reducing facial/body hair in trans women; treatment options vary.

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

The document recommends using both clinical evaluation and various measurement methods to assess skin greasiness, considering factors like temperature and hormones.

Light microscopy is useful for diagnosing different hair disorders.

People distressed by minor skin changes should consult dermatologists with cosmetic expertise, and a public Cosmetic Dermatology Service with mental health support is recommended.