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

The update highlights that non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is common in women with excess male hormones, requires specific hormone tests for diagnosis, and has various treatment options depending on age and symptoms.

Macrophages help regrow hair by activating stem cells using AKT/β-catenin and TNF.

Combining liraglutide and metformin helps obese women with PCOS who didn't lose weight on metformin alone to lose more weight.

Most youth with gender dysphoria received hormones, had minor complications, and showed a decrease in suicide attempts after treatment.

TSH is usually the only test needed to check thyroid function in primary care.

Children with atopic dermatitis often have sleep problems, affecting their growth and behavior.

Different ethnic groups have unique hair growth patterns, with African hair growing slower and less dense, Asian hair growing fast but sparse, and Caucasian hair being densest; men are more likely to experience hair loss than women.

Children, especially teenagers, can get severe SARS-CoV infection with symptoms similar to adults, but they typically recover well with supportive care.

Some drugs can cause skin, nail, and hair problems, which are important for healthcare professionals to recognize and report.

Cancer therapy can cause various skin problems, including hair loss, skin darkening, painful hand-foot syndrome, and severe skin damage.

Wnt and Notch signaling help wound healing by promoting cell growth and regulating cell differentiation.

Lignans and neolignans from plants may help protect against various health issues, including cancer and heart disease.

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.

Hair, teeth, and mammary glands develop similarly at first but use different genes later.

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.

Testosterone treatment in trans men increases body and facial hair and may lead to hair loss over time, but severe skin issues are rare.

Dihydrotestosterone gel improved well-being and sexual function in older men without negatively affecting prostate health.

Melatonin helps regulate hair growth and protects the hair follicle from stress.

Finasteride lowers risk of urinary issues and surgery by over 50% in 4 years.

Foals with Rhodococcus equi infection often have other health problems that lower their chances of survival.

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

Women with epilepsy should be monitored for reproductive issues, which can be caused by epilepsy or its treatments, especially when using valproate.

We need more research to better understand human hair follicle stem cells for improved treatments for hair loss and skin cancer.

UV radiation can help sterilize wounds and promote healing but requires careful use to avoid damaging cells.

Hirsutism is more linked to high androgen levels than acne or hair loss, and a mix of hormonal tests is best for diagnosis; certain treatments can reduce symptoms.

The document concludes that proper diagnosis and a combination of medical, hair-care, and surgical treatments are important for managing alopecia in black women.

Treating psoriasis on the scalp, nails, and skin folds is challenging, often requiring systemic treatments for severe cases, with some success in topical and biologic treatments.

The document concludes that better biomarkers are needed to detect long-term oral testosterone use in athletes.