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Removing a specific gene in certain skin cells causes hair loss on the body by disrupting normal hair development.

The HoxC gene cluster and its enhancers are essential for developing hair and nails in mammals.

Telogen Effluvium is a common, usually reversible hair loss condition, often improved by removing the trigger and possibly treated with various products, though their effectiveness is uncertain.

Women's ovarian hormones and adrenal androgens change throughout life, affecting hair loss and health.

The document concludes that pregnancy and cancer share immune evasion tactics, but more research is needed before using checkpoint blockade immunotherapy in pregnant cancer patients to avoid harm to the placenta.

Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.

Malva verticillata seed extract might help treat hair loss by activating hair growth signals in skin cells.

Some cosmetic procedures show promise for treating hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.

The protein StAR is found in 17 different organs and can affect hair loss and brain functions, but its full role is not yet fully understood.

Pregnancy causes skin changes like darkening, hair thickening, nail changes, and increased risk of skin growths, most of which usually resolve after birth.

DHEA stimulates skin oil glands and could help postmenopausal women, with potential for acne and excessive hair growth treatments.

Normal levels of DHT can reduce belly fat and increase muscle, but too much can lead to hair loss, prostate issues, and possibly heart disease.

Thai rice bran extracts, especially from Tubtim Chumphae rice, can significantly reduce the activity of hair loss genes, with x-tocopherol showing potential as an anti-hair loss product.

Minoxidil slows down keratinocyte growth without being toxic.

Mice lacking the PPARγ gene in their fat cells had almost no fat tissue, severe metabolic problems, and abnormal development of other fat-related tissues.

No single treatment is consistently effective for alopecia areata, and more research is needed.

A gene called HDAC9 might be a new factor in male-pattern baldness.

P-cadherin is crucial for hair follicle pigmentation but not skin pigmentation.

Minoxidil use during pregnancy may cause fetal harm.

Wnt7a protein is crucial for development and tissue maintenance and plays varying roles in diseases and potential treatments.

MED1 is essential for normal hair growth and maintaining hair follicle stem cells.

Pregnancy with Cushing's syndrome is rare and risky for both mother and baby, needing early diagnosis and treatment.

Overweight or obese women before pregnancy have lower iron levels in their serum and hair during early pregnancy.

The document concludes that understanding health requires considering evolutionary perspectives on reproductive fitness, and recognizing the complexity of factors like diet, testosterone, and sexual orientation.

The vitamin D receptor is crucial for bone health and affects various body systems, with mutations potentially leading to disease.

Melatonin affects many body functions beyond sleep by interacting with specific receptors in various tissues.

Stem cell offspring help control their parent stem cells, affecting tissue health, healing, and cancer.

Stem cells are crucial for skin repair and new treatments for chronic wounds.

Pregnancy can cause various skin changes and diseases, with PUPPP being the most common skin condition specific to pregnancy.

Stem cell niches support, regulate, and coordinate stem cell functions.