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Minoxidil works for 56% of balding men with specific criteria.

Hirsutism is often caused by high male hormone levels and can be treated with lifestyle changes and medications.

Sebaceous glands are involved in various skin disorders, some treatable with medications like finasteride and minoxidil.

Platelet-rich plasma can increase hair density and may help treat some skin conditions, but it's costly, not FDA-approved, and needs more research.

Gene therapy shows promise for treating skin disorders and cancer, but faces technical challenges.

Minoxidil shortens baldness from chemotherapy by 50.2 days without significant side effects.

The best animal model for studying male-pattern baldness is the stumptailed macaque, not rats or mice.

Finasteride may cause kidney damage.

Hairless protein and putrescine regulate each other, affecting hair growth and skin balance.

AGA can occur in children with family history; early diagnosis and treatment important.

Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism, a condition with symptoms like increased hair growth and acne, is usually caused by PCOS but can also be due to other factors. It's diagnosed by checking testosterone levels and treated either by removing the adrenal tumor or through antiandrogen therapy.

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is crucial for conditions like male-pattern baldness and acne, and measuring a byproduct, androstanediol glucuronide, is a better way to assess DHT's effects than DHT blood levels.

Ahmad's NPRT system accurately documents and predicts male pattern baldness.

The document concludes that careful diagnosis is crucial for chromosome 13q deletion syndrome, tamoxifen can cause reversible eye damage, finasteride may be linked to cataracts, and OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.

The document is a detailed medical reference on skin and genetic disorders.

Eating the right foods is important for skin health and can help treat some skin conditions.

Skin symptoms can indicate endocrine disorders and have various treatments.

The document concludes that various skin conditions have specific treatments, ranging from antihistamines for urticaria to surgery and medication for tumors and chronic skin diseases.

UVB is good for a skin condition in Asian kids, a lotion works for head lice, a drug helps with a skin blistering disorder, a foam reduces itchiness in skin inflammation, birthmarks can be more widespread, and criteria for a neurocutaneous disorder were agreed upon.

A Jordanian family with Clouston syndrome has a common GJB6 gene mutation.

VDR regulation varies by tissue and is crucial for its biological functions.

A specific gene variant causes severe skin issues and increases infection risk, requiring careful medical monitoring.

Tailored treatment plans are crucial for managing canine dermatomyositis-like disease.

Most patients stop using topical minoxidil due to side effects.

Defective mitochondrial DNA replication causes aging symptoms and increased oxidative damage in mice.

Men are more likely to get infectious skin diseases, while women are more prone to autoimmune and pigment-related skin conditions, influenced by biological and environmental factors.

The patient likely has Chrousos syndrome, a rare condition causing insensitivity to glucocorticoids, requiring high-dose dexamethasone treatment.

A woman with a rare ovarian tumor and hyperparathyroidism improved after surgery, highlighting the need for reporting unusual cases to understand and manage rare diseases.

Not getting enough minerals can lead to health problems and shorter lifespans.

Clouston's syndrome is a rare disorder affecting nails, hair, teeth, and skin, caused by a gene mutation, and currently has no treatment, only supportive care.