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Oestrogen and thyrotropin-releasing hormone affect prolactin and its receptor in human skin and hair, suggesting new treatment options for related conditions.

Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair disorders without pulling out hair.

Minoxidil effectively treats female pattern hair loss.

Hair loss linked to metabolic issues and insulin resistance; early assessment may reduce future health risks.

Epilepsy and certain epilepsy drugs can lead to reproductive problems in women, but changing medication might improve these issues.

Some congenital hair disorders improve in childhood or with treatments like minoxidil and retinoids, while others like Netherton syndrome and trichothiodystrophy have a poor prognosis.

Alefacept showed some effectiveness for alopecia areata but needs more research.

APS-1 in Italy shows diverse AIRE mutations and various autoimmune issues.

Amenorrhea is when a woman doesn't have periods, with primary amenorrhea starting by age 15 or within five years of breast development, and secondary amenorrhea when periods stop for three months. It affects 3-4% of women not pregnant, breastfeeding, or in menopause, mainly due to polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothalamic amenorrhea, hyperprolactinemia, and ovarian failure.

Some psychiatric medications can cause reversible hair loss.

The research suggests that Tourette syndrome is linked to both brain signaling and immune system pathways.

Low and ultralow doses of flutamide can cause liver damage in young women with high androgen levels, regardless of dose or birth control use, with higher risk for those with higher BMI and liver enzyme levels before treatment.

Lipocalin-2 levels are higher in women with PCOS and may indicate insulin resistance.

Finasteride for hair loss may cause gynecomastia; doctors should inform patients.

Hair loss in teenagers is hard to treat and lacks a cure, with some treatments available depending on the type of hair loss.

Most hair loss can be diagnosed with patient history and physical exam, and a few common types make up most cases.

Some patients may experience temporary total hair loss from hepatitis C treatment with PEG-interferon and ribavirin.

Stump-tailed macaque best for researching hair loss causes and treatments.

Menopausal women have higher androgen levels, which can cause symptoms like facial hair growth and low sexual desire.

Some growth factors, while important for normal body functions, can cause diseases when not regulated properly.

The review concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires proper biopsy techniques and understanding the hair growth cycle and underlying causes.

Lack or blocking of SRD5a, a key component in hormone creation, can lead to conditions like pseudohermaphrodism and affect hair growth, bone mass, muscle strength, and reproductive health. More research is needed on its regulation from fertilization to adulthood.

Topical minoxidil helps treat female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.

Scalp cooling can prevent hair loss in 65% of chemotherapy patients, especially effective in breast cancer patients and certain chemotherapy types.

Amenorrhea, or the absence of periods, should be evaluated by age 15 or within five years of early breast development, and is most commonly caused by conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome and hypothalamic amenorrhea.

Detailed patient history and physical exams are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.

Ashy dermatosis may be linked to atopy and thyroid disease and can be treated with topical steroids.

The document concludes that clinicians should be aware of common hair and scalp disorders in women of African descent and that more research is needed to develop effective treatments.

The N363S gene variant does not cause higher adrenal androgen levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

The study concluded that hair loss in Indian women is not significantly linked to anemia or thyroid problems, but checking thyroid function could help those with ongoing hair loss.