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A boy with chromosome 13q deletion syndrome developed eye cancer, a woman with breast cancer lost vision due to a rare side-effect of her treatment, a man's vision worsened after using a hair loss drug, and two rare disorders were discussed. Optical Coherence Tomography is useful for diagnosing and monitoring these conditions.

Genetic discoveries are key for understanding, diagnosing, and treating inherited hair and nail disorders.

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and baldness, but may cause limited urinary improvement and sex-related side effects.

The review concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires proper biopsy techniques and understanding the hair growth cycle and underlying causes.

Women have a higher risk of blood clots from hormonal factors and need careful treatment, especially during pregnancy.

The meeting focused on understanding, diagnosing, and finding treatments for irreversible hair loss diseases.

More adolescent girls in urban areas of India have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome compared to those in rural areas.

Miniaturized hairs stay connected to muscle in alopecia areata, allowing possible regrowth, but not in androgenetic alopecia.

Scientists have developed a new method to detect steroid abuse in athletes using cell-based tests, which could be the future of anti-doping methods.

Minoxidil prolongs cell life, slows aging, and may produce longer hairs.

Caffeine-based liquid 0.2% is as effective as minoxidil 5% for treating male hair loss.

Detailed patient history and physical exams are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.

Reflectance confocal microscopy is a useful, non-invasive tool for diagnosing some skin diseases, with potential for future improvements.

New compounds show promise for treating hair loss, enlarged prostate, and prostate cancer, with some being more effective and having different side effects than current treatments.

Eye exams are crucial for kids with 13q deletion syndrome, tamoxifen can cause vision loss, Propecia may lead to cataracts, Lipoid Proteinosis causes skin bumps, and OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.

Certain zinc transporters are essential for healthy skin and managing zinc in the body could help treat skin problems.

The research found that a specific gene mutation causes fewer hair follicles and disrupted hair growth cycles, leading to thin and short hair in people with Hypotrichosis with Juvenile Macular Dystrophy.

Over 67 genes linked to ichthyosis help improve diagnosis and treatment.

Women experience various skin issues at different life stages, requiring careful treatment and awareness.

Effective treatments for spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy are not yet available; more research is needed.

Finasteride significantly reduced tics and obsessive-compulsive symptoms in patients with Tourette syndrome.

New markers and pathways have been found in skin tumors, helping better understand and diagnose them.

The article suggests that targeting specific immune pathways could help control and treat the skin disease hidradenitis suppurativa.

Plant-based remedies may treat hair loss by reducing inflammation and improving insulin resistance.

Certain genetic markers linked to reproductive potential were identified by their impact on a protein's ability to bind to genes.

Hair follicles are essential for skin health, aiding in hair growth, wound healing, and immune function.

Alopecia areata has a complex genetic basis that was not fully understood as of 2001.

Vitamin D and calcium are important for quick and effective skin wound healing.

P-cadherin is important for hair growth and health, and its problems can cause hair and skin disorders.

Alopecia areata causes hair loss due to an immune attack on hair follicles, influenced by genetics and environment.