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Scientists created cell lines from balding patients and found that cells from the front of the scalp are more affected by hormones that cause hair loss than those from the back.

Testosterone therapy in transgender men has both desired effects like increased muscle mass and potential health risks such as higher cardiovascular risk.

Normal levels of DHT can reduce belly fat and increase muscle, but too much can lead to hair loss, prostate issues, and possibly heart disease.

Female pattern hair loss involves thinning hair on crown and frontal scalp, diagnosed by hair ratio, and treated with minoxidil, antiandrogens, or hair transplantation.

Male pattern baldness is an unintended side effect of the body's use of androgens for muscle growth, especially in those genetically prone to it.

Lack or blocking of SRD5a, a key component in hormone creation, can lead to conditions like pseudohermaphrodism and affect hair growth, bone mass, muscle strength, and reproductive health. More research is needed on its regulation from fertilization to adulthood.

The document discusses hair and nail conditions, updates on treatments for alopecia, and controversies around finasteride use.

The document concludes that diagnosing and treating hair loss is complex and requires understanding its psychological effects and underlying causes, while also calling for more research and new treatments.

Triple horizontal scalp biopsies are 98% accurate in diagnosing hair loss, better than single biopsies.

The Anchor Flap is an effective, quick treatment for severe baldness but requires skilled surgeons and careful patient selection.

The article concludes that early treatment of alopecia is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.

The conclusion is that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires good teamwork between skin doctors and lab experts.

Male pattern baldness involves smaller hair follicles, larger oil glands, and other tissue changes, but not major blood supply issues.

The conclusion is that certain scalp tissue changes are characteristic of lichen planopilaris, with mucinous perifollicular fibroplasia being a new feature for diagnosis.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and treatment of scalp itch require differentiating between various conditions using a proposed five-step evaluation process.

Severe baldness on the top of the head is linked to a higher chance of heart disease, especially in men under 60.

The Brazilian Society of Dermatology agrees that oral isotretinoin is effective for acne and other skin conditions, and it's safe when monitored, but more research is needed on dosing and duration.

The conclusion is that primary scarring alopecia is a complex condition that requires early and accurate diagnosis for effective treatment.

The meeting focused on understanding, diagnosing, and finding treatments for irreversible hair loss diseases.

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.

Smoking is linked to more hair loss and premature graying compared to nonsmokers.

Hydroxychloroquine can help treat certain types of hair loss.

Baldness, especially at the front, may lower the risk of testicular cancer by 31%, but its link to prostate cancer is unclear.

A teenage girl had both a rare ovarian tumor and a severe form of polycystic ovarian syndrome.

The document suggests a possible link between mast cells and scarring alopecia, recommending more research for potential treatments.

Patients with androgenetic alopecia have thinner subcutaneous fat layers in their frontal scalp compared to healthy individuals.

The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing rare hair loss disorders and that more research is needed to improve treatment strategies.

The mTOR signaling pathway is crucial for hair health and targeting it may lead to new hair loss treatments.

Non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (NCCAH) can mimic PCOS and requires genetic testing for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Neuropsychiatric lupus is a severe form of lupus that needs strong treatment to improve life quality.