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

Melatonin may benefit skin health and could be a promising treatment in dermatology.

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss due to the immune system attacking hair follicles, often influenced by genetics and stress.

Researchers created human hair follicles using a new method that could help treat hair loss.

Sulforaphane from broccoli can help protect skin from sun damage.

Menopause can lead to skin and hair problems due to hormonal changes, but hormone replacement therapy might help slow these effects.

Alopecia areata involves immune activation in the scalp, suggesting treatments targeting TH1, TH2, and IL-23 pathways.

A substance called DKK-1 increases in balding areas and causes hair cells to die when exposed to DHT.

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.

Myrtle has various health benefits and potential for medicine development.

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

Latanoprost can make eyelashes longer, thicker, and darker.

Estrogens significantly influence hair growth by interacting with receptors in hair follicles and may help regulate the hair growth cycle.

Dermatoscopy and videodermatoscopy are useful for diagnosing and monitoring various skin, hair, and nail conditions.

Male and female skin differ due to hormones, affecting conditions like hair loss, acne, and skin cancer, and suggesting a need for gender-specific treatments.

Superficial granulomatous pyoderma is a unique, mild form of skin disease that often heals without strong medication and responds well to milder treatments.

Nanoparticles improve drug delivery through the skin but more research is needed on their long-term effects and skin penetration challenges.

Effective treatments for male pattern baldness include oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, while topical minoxidil is best for female pattern baldness.

Estrogen therapy can reduce skin aging but has cancer risks.

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.

Women with PCOS have overall higher body fat, not abnormal fat placement, and more insulin resistance.

Minoxidil boosts hair growth by increasing cell production and survival.

Hormone therapy is essential for transgender individuals but requires careful management due to possible metabolic effects.

Use minoxidil for hair loss treatment; assess results after 6 months.

Targeting the IL-23/IL-17 pathway effectively treats several inflammatory skin diseases.

Lupus affects the body and skin, causing joint pain and skin issues that can be treated with steroids and antimalarial drugs.

Young adults have about 230,000 tactile nerve fibers, decreasing 5-8% per decade with age.

The document concludes that adenosine receptor agonists have potential for treating various conditions, but only a few are approved due to challenges like side effects and the need for selective activation.

Taxane chemotherapy can cause skin, hair, and nail side effects, which are often under-reported and can affect patient quality of life.