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Hair follicle development is controlled by interactions between skin tissues and specific molecular signals.

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

Human skin makes sexual hormones that affect hair growth, skin health, and healing; too much can cause acne and hair loss, while treatments can manage these conditions.

Medium-sized particles penetrate hair follicles better than smaller or larger ones, which could improve delivery of skin treatments.

Dermatoscopy is useful for identifying different hair and scalp conditions and can reduce the need for biopsies.

Antiandrogens like flutamide are effective in treating conditions like prostate cancer and hair loss, but there's a need for more potent versions. Understanding their structure can help develop better treatments.

Minoxidil, finasteride, and low-level laser light therapy effectively treat hair loss.

Testosterone therapy in transgender men has both desired effects like increased muscle mass and potential health risks such as higher cardiovascular risk.

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

Male pattern baldness involves genetics, hormones, and needs better treatments.

Targeting androgen receptors could be a promising way to treat skin disorders with fewer side effects.

Particles around 100 nm can penetrate and stay in hair follicles without passing through healthy skin, making them safe for use in topical products and useful for targeted drug delivery.

Smoking harms the skin, causing early aging and increasing cancer risk, but stopping smoking can improve skin health.

Researchers found a new gene area linked to male-pattern baldness, which, along with another gene, significantly increases the risk of hair loss in men.

Interferon, especially alfa interferon, is an effective treatment for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma with manageable side effects.

Survivors of Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis need ongoing care for various long-term health problems.

Lower SHBG levels may increase the risk of PCOS.

The document concludes that rapid identification, isolation, and strict infection control are crucial to manage SARS outbreaks.

Chemotherapy often causes skin, nail, and hair side effects, significantly impacting quality of life.

Trichoscopy is a quick, noninvasive method to diagnose hair and scalp disorders, often reducing the need for biopsies.

Stress can worsen skin conditions by affecting hormone levels and immune response.

Isotretinoin's effects and side effects, like birth defects and depression, might be due to it causing cell death in various cells.

Androgen receptors are key for development and health, affecting conditions like prostate cancer and male pattern baldness.

Some birth control pills have a higher risk of blood clots than others.

The review recommends hormone replacement therapy for women with premature ovarian insufficiency to manage symptoms and protect health, with specific approaches for different groups.

Small white dots on the scalp seen with a dermoscope correspond to sweat ducts and vary with different hair disorders.

There are still challenges in diagnosing and treating chronic skin diseases, but there is hope for future improvements.

Androgens play a complex role in skin conditions like acne and hair loss in women, and normal blood levels don't always show true androgen status.

Older skin has higher cancer risk due to inflammation and stem cell issues.