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Hair follicle stem cells use specific chromatin changes to control their growth and differentiation.

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

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss due to the immune system attacking hair follicles, often influenced by genetics and stress.

The 2003 guidelines suggest that while some treatments can regrow hair in alopecia areata, none alter the disease's progression, and wigs may be the best option for extensive hair loss.

Hair loss affects self-esteem and quality of life; treatments can help.

Fluoxetine was not effective in treating hair-pulling disorder in the short term.

New effective scar treatments are urgently needed due to the current options' limited success.

Experts recommend thorough medical, sexual, and psychosocial assessments for women's sexual dysfunctions, and suggest individualized treatment plans with regular check-ups. They also mention potential use of estrogen and androgen therapy, but with caution due to safety concerns.

Toxic Shock Syndrome mainly affects menstruating women, can recur, and is linked to staph bacteria, with rapid treatment being crucial.

Wnt signaling controls whether hair follicle stem cells stay inactive or regenerate hair.

Oestrogens are key for bone growth during puberty in both boys and girls.

The document concludes that the exact way alcohol causes harm to fetal development is unknown, but it significantly affects nutrient transport to the fetus and a safe level of alcohol during pregnancy is not determined.

The conclusion is that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires good teamwork between skin doctors and lab experts.

Hormone treatments for transgender individuals generally improve mental health and physical transition, with some health risks that require medical supervision.

Current treatments for alopecia show no significant long-term benefits.

Radiation therapy with a higher dose for the brain improves survival in cerebellar medulloblastoma.

Latanoprost can make eyelashes longer, thicker, and darker.

Some skin medications are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but others can harm the baby and should be avoided.

Chemotherapy-induced hair loss significantly affects patients' well-being, and nurses are key in helping them cope, but more research is needed to find effective treatments.

Some people with pattern hair loss may also have scalp inflammation and scarring similar to lichen planopilaris.

Omeprazole effectively treats severe acid reflux in children for short-term use, but long-term safety needs more research.

Dermatoscopy and videodermatoscopy are useful for diagnosing and monitoring various skin, hair, and nail conditions.

The document concludes that recognizing and treating cutaneous lupus erythematosus early is crucial for managing the skin and potential systemic symptoms.

Accurate diagnosis and effective oral treatment are key to managing tinea capitis and preventing its spread.

Tributyltin exposure causes sex changes, sterilization, and decline in the snail Ocinebrina aciculata, risking its extinction.

Lichen planus is a skin condition that can resolve on its own, is linked to hepatitis C, and increases the risk of skin cancer.

Methotrexate treats various disorders by inhibiting DNA synthesis, but careful monitoring is needed to avoid toxicity and manage side effects.

Using CDK inhibitors on rats showed a reduction in chemotherapy-caused hair loss, but later experiments could not repeat these results.

Male and female skin differ due to hormones, affecting conditions like hair loss, acne, and skin cancer, and suggesting a need for gender-specific treatments.

Humans lost body hair relatively recently in evolution.