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Microneedling with PRP and minoxidil (5%) improves hair growth more than minoxidil (5%) alone.

Alopecia areata causes hair loss, has no cure, and various treatments exist.

Obesity is linked to various skin problems and may increase the risk of skin cancer.

Male hormones like testosterone may make COVID-19 worse, and testing for sensitivity to these hormones could help predict how severe a patient's symptoms might be. Treatments that reduce these hormones are being explored.

Most youth with gender dysphoria received hormones, had minor complications, and showed a decrease in suicide attempts after treatment.

Gynecologists should provide comprehensive care for transgender patients, including mental health evaluation, hormone therapy, and surgical options, while monitoring for side effects and ensuring patient safety.

Amenorrhea is relatively rare and initial testing should check FSH, TSH, and prolactin levels.

Male hormones are important for hair and oil gland development and can cause conditions like excessive hair growth and acne.

Sexual activity can spread T. interdigitale, needing quick antifungal treatment to avoid permanent scarring.

Scalp skin barrier affects hair loss; personalized treatments needed.

Cyproterone acetate plus ethinyl estradiol is generally more effective in treating hirsutism, but consider side effects and patient characteristics.

Black dots under trichoscopy can appear in different hair and scalp conditions, not just in alopecia areata.

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

The document suggests that the traditional understanding of hair growth cycles and alopecia may be inaccurate and that blood supply plays a significant role in hair growth and loss.

High androgen levels and genetic factors likely cause Becker's nevus and related symptoms.

People who carry the 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency gene are not more likely to have excessive male hormone levels.

Small changes in hormones can significantly impact health, showing the importance of sensitive testing for chemicals that disrupt hormones.

People with Down's syndrome often have more skin problems due to a weak immune system.

Rice bran extract might help prevent hair loss.

Amenorrhea, or the absence of periods, should be evaluated by age 15 or within five years of early breast development, and is most commonly caused by conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome and hypothalamic amenorrhea.

Finasteride causes lasting fertility decrease in rats.

New research is needed to create better drugs that block the enzyme responsible for conditions like male baldness and prostate enlargement.

The document suggests various treatments for PCOS, including medication for menstrual issues, insulin resistance, and excess hair, as well as fertility treatments, while highlighting the need for personalized care and lifestyle changes.

The conclusion is that a thorough approach is needed to diagnose and manage hyperandrogenism in teenage girls, recognizing its major psychological and health effects.

Dihydrotestosterone treatment can help penis growth in boys with 5α-reductase deficiency but doesn't fully normalize size after puberty.

Healthcare providers need better understanding and cultural sensitivity to improve care for transgender patients with kidney failure needing transplants.

Collecting sexual orientation and gender identity data in dermatology can lead to better, more sensitive care for sexual and gender minority patients.

A mother and daughter with similar hair loss conditions and identical HLA types suggest a genetic link between the conditions.

Topical finasteride doesn't reduce DHT levels, hinting at an endocrine role in hair loss.

Low zinc and biotin levels linked to male hair loss; supplements may help.