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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.

Taking 5-alpha reductase inhibitors does not increase the risk of breast cancer in men.

Prolactin slows down hair growth in mice.

Eating high glycemic foods and drinking milk may worsen acne by increasing insulin and IGF-1 levels.

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) stops hair growth in mice by lowering a growth factor important for hair.

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome tend to have a longer anogenital distance.

Doctors have known about fungal skin infections for a long time, but only made major progress in understanding and treating them since the mid-1800s.

A new gene mutation linked to a skin condition was found in a Spanish family.

Finasteride helped treat a 28-year-old's facial skin condition.

Metformin helps improve symptoms and reproductive outcomes in people with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Skin doctors should know about skin and kidney disease links to prevent serious kidney problems.

Hair fiber shape and curvature are not significantly linked when ancestry is considered.

The research provides a gene-based framework for hair biology, highlighting the Hippo pathway's importance and suggesting links between hair disorders, cancer pathways, and the immune system.

The editor suggests removing "race" and "ethnicity" from dermatology and creating tools to objectively assess skin color and hair texture.

PCOS increases sexual pain distress in infertile women.

Men with male pattern baldness may have a higher risk of heart disease due to increased levels of a specific lipid in their blood.

Vitiligo is a skin condition causing white spots, more common in women, often starts before age 20, and can affect mental health.

Half of people with Alopecia Areata may see hair regrowth within a year without treatment, but recovery is unpredictable.

Hidradenitis suppurativa, a chronic skin disease, can be managed with antibiotics, lifestyle changes, and in severe cases, surgery. Early diagnosis and careful planning are key, and laser treatment can be an efficient solution for mild to severe cases.

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

Minoxidil sulfate stimulates hair growth.

Stress-related substance P may lead to hair loss and negatively affect hair growth.

Antibiotics can reduce acne but may lead to resistant bacteria, and understanding the skin's bacteria is important for treatment.

Flutamide rarely causes liver toxicity in prostate cancer patients.

Skin has specialized touch receptors that can tell different sensations apart.

Adults with polycystic ovary syndrome are much more likely to have obstructive sleep apnea.

Researchers found 15 new genetic links to skin traits in Japanese women.

The document concludes that the skin's immune system is complex, involving interactions with hair follicles, nerves, and microbes, and can protect or cause disease, offering targets for new treatments.

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

Genes play a significant role in male-pattern baldness, and understanding them could lead to new treatments and insights into related health issues.