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Hair in mammals likely evolved from glandular structures, not scales.

New treatments for enlarged prostate are being developed, some of which may be more effective than current medications.

Male pattern baldness involves hormone-related hair thinning, shorter hair, and inflammation.

Finasteride effectively treats enlarged prostate and male baldness, improves symptoms of hirsutism in women, but doesn't work for acne, and may delay prostate cancer progression with few side effects.

Wnt7a protein is crucial for development and tissue maintenance and plays varying roles in diseases and potential treatments.

Healthcare providers need better education and policies to serve transgender individuals effectively.

Scientists created keratinocyte cell lines from human hair that can differentiate similarly to normal skin cells, offering a new way to study skin biology and diseases.

Keratoacanthoma comes from hair follicle cells.

Alopecia areata has a complex genetic basis that was not fully understood as of 2001.

A new gene, mrp4, is found in mice and may play a unique role in hair follicle development in tails and ears.

No strong genetic link to other skin conditions was found, but some genetic factors may make people more likely to get seborrheic dermatitis.

P-cadherin is important for hair growth and health, and its problems can cause hair and skin disorders.

Gene differences may affect baldness treatment response in Korean men.

Hormones affect skin aging and fat distribution, and treatments can help, but only minoxidil is proven for female hair loss.

Finasteride shows promise for treating hair loss and excessive hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.

Removing myelin protein zero-like 3 in mice leads to better metabolism and resistance to obesity.

Electrostatic interactions mainly stabilize the binding of peptides to hair keratin.

A Japanese patient with IFAP syndrome had a severe MBTPS2 gene mutation but showed milder symptoms than previously observed cases.

Researchers developed a cost-effective 66 K SNP chip for cashmere goats that is accurate and useful for genetic studies.

Genomic approach finds new possible treatments for hair loss.

A gene in Sebekia benihana, CYP-sb21, is needed for a specific reaction on the drug Cyclosporine A, which could be important for hair growth without affecting the immune system.

Researchers found that most genes affecting drug responses are not fully covered by commercial SNP chips, suggesting the need for more comprehensive tools to optimize drug selection based on genetics.

A baby boy with 13q deletion syndrome had eye cancer, a woman's vision improved after stopping a breast cancer drug, a man developed cataracts from using Propecia, and a rare skin disorder called Lipoid Proteinosis was discussed. Also, a tool called OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.

Women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus should have closely monitored pregnancies and avoid certain medications to improve their pregnancy outcomes.

Some skin diseases and their treatments can negatively affect male fertility.

Testosterone therapy improved physical and social health in a male with 49,XXXXY syndrome.

Genetically modifying a bacteria and changing its growth conditions significantly increased the production of a chemical called dipicolinic acid.

Antiviral medication valganciclovir may improve skin and hair in Trichodysplasia Spinulosa patients.

Hair loss in autoimmune blistering skin diseases varies and may regrow with disease control.

Oncogenic K-ras causes rapid cancerous changes in the mouth's lining.