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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.

A boy had unusual synchronized hair growth with short active growth phases, not fitting known hair disorders.

Accurate clinical, histological, and genetic methods are key for understanding and treating hair disorders.

Some women with excess hair growth have a hormone condition that can't be diagnosed by blood or urine tests alone.

Androgens cause skin issues like acne and hair growth in women, often due to PCOS, and can be treated with medication and lifestyle changes.

The document concludes that various childhood hair and nail disorders exist, some may improve on their own, and advances in genetics and immunology could enhance treatment and counseling.

Birth control pills help treat skin and hair growth problems linked to high male hormone levels.

Afro-textured hair is more fragile and prone to certain scalp conditions, requiring careful treatment and more research for effective management.

The document concludes that over 500 genes are linked to hair disorders and this knowledge is important for creating new treatments.

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

Certain proteins and their receptors are more active during the growth phase of human hair and could be targeted to treat hair disorders.

A six-year-old boy with excessive hair growth and other symptoms may have a genetic link on chromosome 17q, requiring regular medical follow-ups.

Recent progress has been made in understanding inherited hair and nail disorders.

A mushroom extract might reduce hair loss and liver damage caused by certain chemotherapy drugs in animals.

Hair analysis can help diagnose adrenal disorders non-invasively.

FGF13 gene changes cause excessive hair growth in a rare condition.

RT1640 treatment reverses gray hair and promotes hair growth in mice.

All women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in a study had at least one skin disorder, with the most common being excessive hair growth, acne, dark skin patches, hair loss, and oily skin.

Researchers found new hair and nail genes, how hair reacts to UV, differences in white and pigmented hair growth, nerve changes in alopecia, treatments for baldness and alopecia, a toenail condition linked to a genetic disorder, and that nail fungus is more common in people with psoriasis.

Hair color is determined by melanin and can be affected by genetic conditions like albinism.

Pili torti is a rare condition where hair is twisted and breaks easily, often linked to genetic disorders or other health issues.

The document concludes that unruly hair can be congenital or acquired, often lacks specific treatments, and can be managed with oils and short hairstyles.

A spermidine-based supplement may help hair grow longer by keeping it in the growth phase.

Up to 50% of scalp hair can be lost before it appears thin, and treatment is only needed for hair loss caused by diseases or deficiencies.

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a genetic disorder with two forms, causing symptoms like early puberty and severe acne, but can be identified through screening and treated with glucocorticoids.

Two specific SNPs in the TRPS1 gene cause excessive hair growth by altering the protein's structure.

Mice are useful for researching human hair loss and testing treatments, despite some differences between species.

Diagnosing simple-virilizing congenital adrenal hyperplasia can be difficult and requires thorough testing and expert advice.

Excessive hair growth in women, often from high androgen levels, is usually caused by PCOS, and can be treated with hair removal, medication, and possibly weight loss.

A 3-year-old girl with skin mast cell buildup and congenital baldness improved with treatment, suggesting a rare link between these conditions.