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Androgens like testosterone affect hair growth and oil production differently across body parts and individuals.

Scalp hair follicle culture has limits for testing minoxidil's hair growth effects.

Hair disorders are caused by a complex mix of biology, genetics, hormones, and environmental factors, affecting hair growth and leading to conditions like alopecia.

Hair loss greatly affects quality of life, and dermatologists are crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Aging causes hair to gray and thin, with the timing of graying varying by race, and factors like oxidative stress and genetics can lead to hair loss.

Some drugs can cause reversible hair loss, but certain chemotherapy drugs may lead to permanent hair loss; drugs can also change hair color and texture.

Eating a balanced diet with the right vitamins and minerals is important for healthy hair, but too many supplements can be harmful.

Hair usually grows back 1-3 months after treatment for anagen effluvium, and children with Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome often improve by adolescence.

The document concludes that more research is needed to understand excessive hair growth in women with normal hormone levels and regular ovulation.

Permanent hair loss from cicatricial alopecia is treated by reducing inflammation and managing symptoms, but regrowth in scarred areas is unlikely.

Hair can indicate early signs of metabolic disorders, with issues like protein deficiency stopping hair growth.

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.

Various treatments exist for hair loss, but more research is needed for better options.

Acne and increased body hair in teenage girls are normal but severe cases may need hormone evaluation and treatment can prevent diabetes linked to PCO.

AGA treatments like minoxidil and LLLLT are safe and effective for gender minority patients.

Hair transplants help transgender patients look more like their gender identity, with different procedures for trans women and men.

Male and female skin differ in many ways, which could lead to gender-specific skin treatments.

Liposomes improve drug delivery and reduce skin irritation in dermatology.

Hormones like testosterone and estrogen significantly affect hair growth and structure.

Effective hirsutism management requires identifying the cause, combining new and traditional treatments, and setting realistic expectations for patients.

Hirsutism in women is often due to hormone sensitivity and has significant psychological effects.

Alopecia areata severely impacts quality of life, mental health, and work productivity.

The document concludes with guidance for doctors on diagnosing and treating hirsutism effectively and safely.

The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.

Better-designed, long-term studies are needed to optimize treatment for trichotillomania and trichophagia.

Menopause worsens skin, hair, and nails, affecting self-esteem and quality of life.

Laser hair removal is effective for hirsutism when combined with treatment for the underlying causes.

People with hair loss conditions may also have thyroid disorders, but more research is needed to understand the connection.

Scalp cooling is the only FDA-approved method to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, but other treatments like minoxidil and PRP are being tested.

The document concludes that more multidisciplinary research is needed to understand and treat PCOS, a condition that significantly affects women's health and quality of life.