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We need better research to improve alopecia treatment and patient care.

Women in Australia report different signs of facial aging compared to women in the US, UK, and Canada; men with Lichen planopilaris often have hormonal abnormalities and thyroid disease.

Most men with lichen planopilaris had it confirmed by biopsy and often had thyroid issues, sexual dysfunction, or prostate cancer, hinting at a link with hormonal problems.

Graves' disease can cause hair loss in children and should be considered when treating pediatric alopecia areata.

A thorough skin history and examination are essential for diagnosing and treating skin conditions effectively.

Minoxidil is effective for hair growth and safe for long-term use.

Androgens like testosterone affect skin health and can lead to conditions such as acne and hair loss, with various treatments available.

The document explains how certain drugs block hormones to treat cancers like breast and prostate cancer.

Eating high-glycemic and dairy foods can increase hormones that may cause acne and other health issues.

Any medication can cause skin reactions, some due to allergies and others due to dosage or genetic factors.

Using hair loss drugs finasteride and dutasteride may cause sexual side effects.

Most children with skin inflammation taking methotrexate had lab abnormalities, but liver issues often improved without changing the medication dose.

A boy with a rare birthmark called verrucous hemangioma needed careful timing for surgery due to its size and depth.

Many adult women experience unexplained excessive hair shedding, often starting before age 40.

As women age, they experience changes in hair density and volume, face challenges in distinguishing normal hair loss from disease, and have limited access to treatments for hair issues.

Moles on the scalp are more common in people with more body moles and atypical moles, but not linked to balding.

Some patients may experience lasting sexual dysfunction, depression, and other side effects from 5α-reductase inhibitor therapy.

Larger prostate size in older men may be linked to poorer semen quality and fertility issues.

Adult hair follicle cells can create new hair follicles from corneal cells with the right support.

The document corrected previous errors and announced future dermatology events.

Mutations in the androgen receptor gene cause different levels of androgen insensitivity, making it hard to create simple tests for the condition.

The meeting covered new findings in children's skin conditions and treatments, including the benefits of super absorbent polymer diapers.

Finasteride helps female-pattern hair loss.

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

Dutasteride and finasteride don't raise erectile dysfunction risk.

The guideline recommends mental health involvement in diagnosing gender identity disorder and outlines hormone and surgical treatment protocols, emphasizing safety, informed consent, and long-term monitoring.

Hair follicles are complex, dynamic mini-organs that help us understand cell growth, death, migration, and differentiation, as well as tissue regeneration and tumor biology.

The document concludes that understanding how the skin's immune system and inflammation work is complex and requires more research to improve treatments for skin diseases.

Vitiligo is a skin condition causing white spots, more common in women, often starts before age 20, and can affect mental health.