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Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.

Beard and scalp hair cells have different gene expressions, which may affect beard growth characteristics.

Metformin and rosiglitazone both improved insulin use and hormonal symptoms in women with PCOS.

Genetics play a role in acne, but how exactly they contribute is not fully understood.

Skin diseases are very common in poor areas, and there's a need for affordable ways to manage and improve skin health.

Some patients with mycosis fungoides or Sézary syndrome experience hair loss, which may be similar to alopecia areata or linked to skin lesions, possibly due to abnormal T cells, and bexarotene can help treat it.

Facial plastic surgery has evolved to focus on less invasive techniques and innovative technologies for cosmetic and reconstructive procedures.

Weight loss and metformin don't significantly change vaspin levels in women with PCOS.

The document suggests that clinical trials for PCOS should focus on meaningful primary outcomes like live birth rates, rather than less reliable surrogate markers.

Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, often caused by hormonal imbalances, and requires ongoing treatment to manage.

Short anagen syndrome involves a hair growth phase lasting 1.5 years.

Good preoperative assessment is crucial for safe and effective eyelid and brow cosmetic surgery.

New treatments for a chronic skin condition show promise, but individualized plans are crucial due to varying responses.

Different drugs for prostate-related urinary symptoms work but have various side effects, and treatment should be tailored to the individual.

5-alpha reductase inhibitors slightly increase the risk of sexual and mood side effects, and breast growth in men.

Zinc can help with some skin problems, but its effectiveness varies depending on the condition.

High doses of finasteride cause cell growth and tumors in mice.

Minoxidil improves blood flow and vessel flexibility, potentially helping with vascular stiffness.

Menstrual disorders are common in adolescents and can be influenced by weight, activity, and health issues, requiring careful evaluation and more research for effective treatment.

Some treatments work for common baldness, but there's less evidence for other hair loss types, and more research is needed.

Metformin improves menstrual cycles and hormone levels in women with PCOS, mostly within the first 6 months.

Human hair follicle dermal cells can effectively replace other cells in engineered skin.

Finasteride treatment changes brain steroid levels and receptors, affecting brain function even after stopping treatment.

Minoxidil helps treat eyebrow thinning, monilethrix, early hair loss, and shortens chemo-related hair loss.

Hormone therapy affects hair growth in transgender individuals, with testosterone potentially causing hair loss in trans men and estrogen reducing facial/body hair in trans women; treatment options vary.

Black women's unique hair characteristics and styling practices can lead to specific scalp conditions, which require early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

The document concludes that inherited epidermolysis bullosa is a challenging genetic condition requiring multidisciplinary care and new treatments.

Menopause affects hair and skin; more research needed for treatment.

Men with testicular cancer were less likely to experience baldness and severe acne.

New treatments for PCOS focus on insulin resistance and reducing testosterone levels, along with traditional hormone therapies.