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Corticosteroids, especially prednisone, improve short-term muscle strength in Duchenne muscular dystrophy but have manageable side effects.

Experts recommend using evidence-based methods to diagnose and treat hirsutism, focusing on symptoms and underlying causes.

Human skin can make serotonin and melatonin, which help protect and maintain it.

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.

Adult stem cells from rat whisker follicles can regenerate hair follicles and sebaceous glands.

The Endocrine Society advised against routine testosterone therapy for women, citing a need for more research on long-term safety and a clear definition of androgen deficiency.

Insulin resistance is a key factor in polycystic ovary syndrome, but genetics may also contribute.

The Rotterdam Study updated its design and objectives in 2012, providing insights into various diseases in the elderly, including skin cancer, bone health, liver disease, neurological and psychiatric conditions, and respiratory issues.

Low iron and L-lysine levels can cause hair loss in women, and increasing these nutrients can reduce hair shedding.

Melatonin is important for skin health and protection, and can be made by the skin or applied to it.

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

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

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

Use minoxidil for hair loss; finasteride and dutasteride for men, dutasteride for women.

Ruxolitinib effectively regrows hair in most patients with severe hair loss.

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

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

Alopecia areata is likely an autoimmune disease with unclear triggers, involving various immune cells and molecules, and currently has no cure.

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

Researchers found 19 genes important for root hair growth in a plant called Arabidopsis.

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

Chemotherapy can cause skin problems like hair loss, mouth sores, and skin darkening, and recognizing these can affect treatment decisions.

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.

Estrogens significantly influence hair growth by interacting with receptors in hair follicles and may help regulate the hair growth cycle.

Male pattern baldness involves genetics, hormones, and needs better treatments.

Silver can help prevent and treat infections but its effectiveness varies and should be weighed against costs and side effects.

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease causing patchy hair loss, often with other autoimmune disorders, but its exact causes are unknown.

The WNT signaling pathway is important in many diseases and targeting it could offer new treatments.

Postpartum depression is linked to changes in brain chemicals, inflammation, stress, and certain genes, and can potentially be identified by markers like specific steroids, serotonin levels, and vitamin D levels.

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