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The study found that horizontal sections of scalp biopsies are better for analyzing hair loss, showing fewer hairs and more fine hairs in balding areas.

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

PFS and PSSD are similar conditions with persistent sexual dysfunction after stopping medication.

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

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

FPHL common in Taiwanese women; risk factors include BMI, high glucose, early puberty, fewer childbirths, oral contraceptives, and UV exposure.

The VEGF +405G allele may increase the risk of PCOS in South Indian women.

African American men with prostate cancer have more androgen receptor mutations, which may lead to more aggressive cancer compared to Caucasian American men.

5α-Reductase inhibitors can help treat hair loss, acne, and prostate issues by reducing DHT levels.

Minoxidil and finasteride can slow or halt hair loss, but may have side effects.

Advancements in male reproductive medicine are ongoing, but more research and improved treatments are needed in several areas.

Trichotillomania, a disorder where people compulsively pull out their own hair, often starts around age 12, is more common in adult females, and can be treated with behavior therapy and medication.

The document concludes that treating female hair loss should target reducing excess androgen and blocking its effects on hair follicles, with the best treatments being hormonal therapy, adrenal suppression, and topical minoxidil.

Minoxidil effectively promotes hair regrowth in younger patients with small balding areas.

Two patients with skin lupus were mistakenly thought to have a different scalp condition but improved with lupus treatment.

In a Tuscan pediatric clinic, 7.19% of children had hair or scalp disorders, with nonscarring alopecia being the most common.

Genetic factors affect hair loss, and molecular testing may help predict, diagnose, and treat it.

The document concludes that early diagnosis is key for treating common baldness in women, but reassurance is often the best approach as hair thinning can be a normal part of aging.

The review shows how to properly diagnose and treat the loss of eyebrow and eyelash hair.

Trichoepitheliomas can be hard to distinguish from other skin conditions and often start in teenage years.

Increased HIF-1α is linked to the inflammation and severity of hidradenitis suppurativa, suggesting treatments that lower HIF-1α could help.

Fat tissue transplant may be an effective new treatment for severe, treatment-resistant hair loss from folliculitis decalvans.

PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, often involving menstrual issues and increased diabetes risk, managed through lifestyle changes and targeted treatments.

A cancer patient developed a type of hair loss after starting a cancer drug called vandetanib.

Early hair loss in men and women may indicate a higher risk of heart disease and metabolic problems.

Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne, and treatments like hormone control pills and hormone-blocking medications can help.

People distressed by minor skin changes should consult dermatologists with cosmetic expertise, and a public Cosmetic Dermatology Service with mental health support is recommended.

The document concludes that androgenetic alopecia is common, has a genetic link, and can be diagnosed and treated with medications like finasteride and minoxidil.

Wnt and Shh signaling are key in noggin-induced tumors, and blocking them can slow tumor growth.

Early surgical intervention and a multidisciplinary approach are crucial for managing complex cardio-obstetric patients.