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Organ transplant recipients have a higher risk of skin cancer over time, atopic dermatitis skin shows unusual bacterial and fungal patterns, a new tool for measuring hidradenitis suppurativa severity was created, and gene expression changes in male baldness suggest new treatments.

Genetic mutations can affect female sexual development, requiring personalized medical care.

Mice without the vitamin D receptor have bone issues and other health problems, suggesting vitamin D is important for preventing various diseases in humans.

The vitamin D receptor is crucial for bone health and affects various body systems, with mutations potentially leading to disease.

Low-level Laser Therapy may help reduce inflammation, pain, and aid healing, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and establish standard treatment guidelines.

Removing the ATR gene in adult mice causes rapid aging and stem cell loss.

VEGF helps hair grow and determines follicle size by increasing blood vessel growth.

Melatonin affects many body functions beyond sleep by interacting with specific receptors in various tissues.

The enzyme steroid sulfatase is linked to breast cancer and other conditions, and inhibitors are being developed for treatment.

Anabolic steroids can build muscle and strength but have risks and need more research on their clinical benefits and side effects.

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a prohormone important for producing sex steroids and has potential health benefits.

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

Hair and nail cells share similar proteins, indicating a common differentiation pathway.

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

Metformin helps with menstrual cycles and insulin levels in PCOS but is less effective for hair growth, diabetes prevention, and weight loss, and may improve fertility and reduce diabetes risk.

β-catenin in the dermal papilla is crucial for normal hair growth and repair.

The research found that different types of fibroblasts are involved in wound healing and that some blood cells can turn into fat cells during this process.

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.

Growing human skin cells in a 3D environment can stimulate new hair growth.

TGF-β is crucial for tissue repair and can cause diseases if not properly regulated.

A protein from certain immune cells is key for new hair growth after skin injury in mice.

The document concludes that the 5 alpha-reductase enzymes are important in steroid metabolism and related to various human diseases, with inhibitors used to treat conditions like male pattern baldness and prostate issues.

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

Overexpression of activin A in mice skin causes skin thickening, fibrosis, and improved wound healing.

A gene called APCDD1, which controls hair growth, is found to be faulty in a type of hair loss called hereditary hypotrichosis simplex.

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

Certain mutations in a hair growth-related gene cause a type of genetic hair loss.

Bone Morphogenetic Proteins (BMPs) help control skin health, hair growth, and color, and could potentially be used to treat skin and hair disorders.

Blocking COX, especially COX-2, in the skin can reduce inflammation and pain and may help prevent skin cancer.

Too much Smad7 changes skin and hair development by breaking down a protein called β-catenin, leading to more oil glands and fewer hair follicles.