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Sardinians were historically short due to a mix of genetics and factors like disease and poor nutrition, but recent height increases suggest better living conditions had a bigger impact.

STAT3 signaling is important for healthy skin and hair follicles, and its disruption can lead to skin conditions like atopic dermatitis.

Obese mice with a leptin gene mutation have a longer resting phase in their hair cycle, which may help understand certain hair loss conditions.

The document concludes that diagnosing and managing plaque psoriasis, particularly in sensitive areas, is challenging and requires careful differentiation from similar skin conditions.

When treating older patients with both heart valve disease and heart muscle disease, doctors should create personalized treatment plans that address both conditions.

The document explains different types of skin lesions and their characteristics, causes, and related conditions.

Exposure to certain sex hormones can increase health risks, while some hormone therapies may offer benefits for specific conditions.

The document provides a comprehensive index of medical and surgical topics, including hair removal, hair restoration, and various treatments for injuries and conditions.

Uncombable hair syndrome causes frizzy hair and can affect the nervous system, eyes, and ears, often co-occurring with other hair, skin, nail, and teeth conditions, and is linked to three specific gene mutations.

The document concludes that hair loss is influenced by genetics and other factors, and while treatments like finasteride can help, they have limitations and side effects.

Skin conditions in multiple myeloma patients vary with the timing of bone marrow transplants.

Hair loss in women often doesn't follow a pattern, isn't linked to age, may be genetic, and can be related to thyroid issues or other health factors.

The document says that treating the root cause of hair follicle damage is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss, and treatment options vary.

Two siblings were found to have a genetic condition causing progressive hair loss and woolly hair, which may often be misdiagnosed.

Targeting IL-17 could help treat pattern hair loss.

Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a common, hereditary hair loss condition that can be slowed but not permanently reversed with available therapies.

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

Finasteride safely lowers DHT levels without affecting testosterone.

Oral contraceptives provide various health benefits beyond birth control, including managing menstrual issues, skin conditions, pain, and reducing the risk of certain cancers.

Some African American women's central scalp hair loss is linked to genetics and past fungal scalp infections, with more research needed on other causes.

Vitiligo causes white skin patches and is linked to autoimmune issues.

Alopecia in captive rhesus macaques is affected by season, sex, age, housing, and stress, with complex links between stress hormones and hair loss.

Eating high glycemic foods and drinking milk may worsen acne by increasing insulin and IGF-1 levels.

Eyebrow loss has many causes and requires accurate diagnosis for proper treatment.

Ultraviolet rays damage hair, smoking may cause hair loss, and good nutrition is important for hair health, but genetics mainly decide hair thickness.

The conclusion is that a systematic approach is key for treating symmetrical alopecia in dogs, but treatment may not always be necessary.

The R343H mutation in the VDR gene causes vitamin D-resistant rickets with alopecia by impairing specific gene activity.

Stress, nutritional issues, and chronic diseases can cause hair loss, and nail changes may signal internal diseases; treatment focuses on the underlying cause.

Alopecia significantly impacts mental health and quality of life, requiring psychological support.

The guide helps doctors diagnose hair problems by suggesting a thorough patient history, physical exams, and various diagnostic tools.