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Skin cells show flexibility in healing wounds and forming tumors, with potential for treating hair disorders and chronic ulcers.

Psychotropic drugs can cause hair loss or excessive hair growth.

The document emphasizes the need for primary care providers to understand and care for African American children's hair and skin to boost their self-esteem.

Mutant CDP/Cux protein causes hair defects and reduced male fertility in mice.

Low ferritin levels can indicate iron deficiency as a cause of hair loss.

Changes in skin bacteria can affect hair loss and new treatments targeting these bacteria may prevent balding without sexual side effects.

Androgens can both promote and prevent hair growth due to differences in gene expression in hair follicles.

Autoimmune diseases like lupus, dermatomyositis, and scleroderma can cause hair loss and other hair problems, and treatments for these diseases might also affect hair.

Understanding hair follicle anatomy helps diagnose hair disorders.

Androgenetic alopecia, or hair loss, is caused by a mix of genetics, hormones, and environment, where testosterone affects hair growth and causes hair to become smaller and grow for a shorter time.

Laser treatment for hair loss works equally well on different skin types, but more research is needed for very dark skin.

Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a poorly understood condition that is hard to treat and causes distressing hair loss.

A thorough history and examination are crucial for diagnosing skin diseases, which affect up to a third of people. This includes details about skin lesions, medication, general health, lifestyle, family, and contacts, as well as examining the rash, hair, nails, and mucous membranes. Changes in hair and nails can also indicate other medical and skin disorders.

Animal models, especially mice, are essential for advancing hair loss research and treatment.

Gender affects hair and scalp characteristics, with differences in hormone responses, graying patterns, and trace metals.

Runx1 controls fat-related genes important for normal and cancer cell growth, affecting skin and hair cell behavior.

More people are seeing dermatologists for hair and scalp problems now than in the past.

Two siblings both had a rare case of alopecia areata at the same time.

The book is a comprehensive resource on hair disorders, but lacks information on some conditions.

Dermal papilla cells are key for hair growth and could help us understand and treat hair loss.

Alopecia areata is likely an autoimmune disease with unclear triggers, involving various immune cells and molecules, and currently has no cure.

Scientists have made progress in understanding hair follicle stem cells, identifying specific genes and markers, and suggesting their use in treating hair and skin conditions.

The document explains various skin conditions and their treatments.

EGFR inhibitors often cause skin problems and other side effects, but these are usually reversible and can be managed to keep patients comfortable.

Hair aging is caused by stress, hormones, inflammation, and DNA damage affecting hair growth and color.

Abusing steroids can damage your heart, muscles, reproductive system, liver, skin, and brain, and may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Quick treatment of hair disorders in teenage girls is important because of the emotional effects.

Cooling the scalp may prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, hair often grows back after treatment, and nail issues usually improve after stopping the drug.

Alopecia areata causes unpredictable hair loss and emotional distress, with no cure and limited treatment options.

Sparse hairs below frontal hairline can indicate early male balding.