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Scientists have found a way to create hair follicles from skin cells of newborn mice, which can grow and cycle naturally when injected into adult mouse skin.

Antiandrogens like flutamide are effective in treating conditions like prostate cancer and hair loss, but there's a need for more potent versions. Understanding their structure can help develop better treatments.

Visible light can damage skin and most sunscreens don't block it well; more research is needed on its effects and protection methods.

Opioid painkillers can cause many side effects, including breathing problems and addiction, but are generally considered safe when used properly.

Androgens can help prevent memory problems caused by apoE4.

Fluoxetine was not effective in treating hair-pulling disorder in the short term.

Bone Morphogenetic Proteins (BMPs) help control skin health, hair growth, and color, and could potentially be used to treat skin and hair disorders.

The document concludes that the exact way alcohol causes harm to fetal development is unknown, but it significantly affects nutrient transport to the fetus and a safe level of alcohol during pregnancy is not determined.

Hormone treatments for transgender individuals generally improve mental health and physical transition, with some health risks that require medical supervision.

High androgen levels in young women with PCOS are linked to higher blood pressure.

The peptide GHK-Cu helps heal and remodel tissue, improves skin and hair health, and has potential for treating age-related inflammatory diseases.

Methotrexate treats various disorders by inhibiting DNA synthesis, but careful monitoring is needed to avoid toxicity and manage side effects.

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

About 2.2% of women with symptoms of high male hormones have a mild form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and measuring a specific hormone level can accurately diagnose it.

Keratinocytes help heal skin wounds by interacting with immune cells and producing substances that kill pathogens.

5α-reductase inhibitors may prevent prostate cancer but could also raise the risk of more severe cancers.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of ichthyosis is crucial for treatment and genetic advice, and ongoing research is needed for better therapies.

The WNT signaling pathway is important in many diseases and targeting it could offer new treatments.

Protoporphyrin IX is useful in cancer treatment but can cause health problems if not properly regulated.

Finasteride may help some male chronic pelvic pain patients, but more research needed.

Cepharanthine is a well-tolerated drug with multiple medical uses, including anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.

Potassium channel openers are effective in treating heart conditions, high blood pressure, pulmonary diseases, bladder issues, and hair loss, but more selective drugs are needed.

Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, but use cautiously and monitor side effects.

Aminopterin strongly suppresses epithelial tissues and can treat certain skin conditions but has significant side effects.

Blocking the Wnt pathway could lead to new treatments for cancer and tissue repair but requires careful development to avoid side effects.

Minoxidil and finasteride can slow hair loss and stimulate regrowth, but won't restore all lost hair or reverse complete baldness.

Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved topical drug for treating male or female pattern hair loss, and other medications like finasteride and dutasteride can also increase hair growth.

Hair color production is closely linked to the active growth phase of hair in mice and may also influence hair growth itself.

Inhibiting 5α-reductase can help reduce prostate cancer risk and improve treatment.

Oral retinoids are effective for various skin conditions but have side effects and should not be used during pregnancy.