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Researchers found potential new targets for treating melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancers, and identified a possible cause and treatment for male pattern baldness and eczema.

Mutations in the androgen receptor gene cause different levels of androgen insensitivity, making it hard to create simple tests for the condition.

Patients with anorexia nervosa did not show a correlation between zinc levels and taste perception or the severity of their condition.

Higher leptin levels link to hair loss.

Mice without the vitamin D receptor have bone issues and other health problems, suggesting vitamin D is important for preventing various diseases in humans.

The vitamin D receptor is crucial for bone health and affects various body systems, with mutations potentially leading to disease.

Lgr5 is a marker for active, long-lasting stem cells in mouse hair follicles.

Hair follicles can regrow in wounded adult mouse skin using a process like embryo development.

Auxin and ethylene hormones both work together and against each other to control plant growth.

The document concludes that the fast-growing direct-to-consumer genetic testing market lacks sufficient regulation, posing risks to consumers due to questionable test quality and accuracy.

Sulforaphane from broccoli can help protect skin from sun damage.

Cancer treatments targeting specific cells and the immune system can cause skin, mouth, hair, and nail problems, affecting patients' quality of life and treatment adherence.

Wnt signaling controls whether hair follicle stem cells stay inactive or regenerate hair.

Zinc is effective for treating various skin conditions, including warts and acne.

Estrogen therapy can reduce skin aging but has cancer risks.

Human dermal fibroblasts are the main cells targeted by a virus that can cause a deadly skin cancer, and a certain inhibitor can effectively block this infection.

Fat-derived stem cells show promise for skin repair and reducing aging signs but need more research for consistent results.

Estrogen Receptor ß (ERß) is the main hormone controller in human skin and hair follicles, not Estrogen Receptor α (ERα) or the Androgen Receptor (AR).

Mouse hair follicle cells briefly grow during the early hair growth phase, showing that these cells are important for starting the hair cycle.

Janus kinase inhibitors are promising treatments for autoimmune skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis.

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

The human type II 5α-reductase gene, linked to certain male health conditions, has a specific structure and low similarity to other related genes.

Estrogens help reduce skin aging, and SERMs might offer similar benefits without the risks of hormone therapy.

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

The TGM3 gene's promoter region is key for skin and hair cell function and may aid gene therapy.

Lampreys have a functional vitamin D receptor that may help detoxify harmful substances.

5α-reductase is essential for male sexual development and its inhibitors have potential in treating various conditions related to hormone action.

The document concludes that adult mammalian skin contains multiple stem cell populations with specific markers, important for understanding skin regeneration and related conditions.

Mutations in the PADI3 gene are linked to a higher risk of scarring hair loss in women of African descent.