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Hormones and genetics affect hair growth and patterns, with some changes reversible and others not.

The document suggests there might be a link between Kawasaki Disease and Alopecia Areata that needs more research.

Both sutures and staplers are equally effective for hair transplant donor area closure, but staplers are faster and easier to use.

The document provides a comprehensive index of medical and surgical topics, including hair removal, hair restoration, and various treatments for injuries and conditions.

Composite flaps are better than muscle-only flaps for long-term skull coverage.

Various techniques and tools for hair restoration were presented in 1998, including a mathematical model for donor area, use of lasers in surgery, methods for controlling grafted hair direction, and ways to increase graft yield. Satisfaction rates were around 39%, and studies showed trauma and dehydration can damage hair follicles.

A 17-year-old female with adrenogenital syndrome produces very high levels of androgens, which prevent complete feminization despite high estrogen doses.

Most hair loss in children is caused by a few common conditions and is easy to diagnose, but rare types require careful evaluation.

Hair loss was the first sign of a brain-related complication in a woman with lupus, and early treatment helped her hair grow back.

Thallium, mercury, selenium, and colchicine strongly cause hair loss.

Leflunomide and anthralin may effectively treat severe alopecia areata.

Using SNP array testing helped quickly find the gene causing Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome in two related individuals.

The conference highlighted new dermatological treatments and emphasized early intervention and addressing conditions lacking evidence-based treatments.

Topical diphencyprone effectively treated a 9-year-old boy's alopecia areata with fewer side effects.

PCOS is a common hormonal disorder with symptoms like irregular periods and excess hair growth, managed with lifestyle changes and medications.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of hair loss in children is crucial due to limited treatment options and the condition's psychological impact.

A man with syphilitic alopecia and neurosyphilis was successfully treated with penicillin, leading to symptom improvement and resolution of hair loss.

The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excess body hair are available, but managing expectations is important.

Hair transplants using follicular unit grafting and a strategic design can give great results even for men with severe hair loss.

Finasteride and dutasteride effectively treat hair loss in men and women, but may cause side effects like low libido and depression.

The treatment might help COVID-19 related hair loss, but more research is needed.

Psychotropic medications can cause skin problems but also treat some skin conditions.

Combining microsurgery with craniofacial reconstruction improves aesthetic results and reduces harm to the area where tissue is taken from.

Secondary aesthetic surgeries for gender reassignment are generally satisfying and advance overall aesthetic surgery techniques, but psychological support is important.

Blocking adenosine A2B receptor may prevent or treat hearing loss.

Muscle-only free flaps for skull coverage have more long-term complications than composite flaps.

A dog developed skin issues from too many steroids, but reducing steroids and using a specific treatment fixed the problems.

Alopecia areata treatment should be personalized, using topical or systemic therapies based on severity, with promising options like JAK inhibitors needing more research.

International medical graduates outperformed U.S. graduates on an internal medicine exam.

International medical graduates scored higher than U.S. graduates on a medical exam.