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In Japan, sex reassignment surgery for gender identity disorder faces challenges and needs better medical support and education.

As of 1994, treatments for liver cancer had not significantly improved patient survival.

Mice with autoimmune hair loss showed signs of heart problems.

The document suggests that blocking sweat glands with antiperspirants might allow skin-generated hormones to be absorbed, possibly increasing breast and prostate cancer risk.

Low-dose finasteride effectively reduces hirsutism without serious side-effects.

Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism, but some patients may feel worse on low-dose maintenance therapy.

Genetic counselors should be culturally skilled and aware of transgender patients' unique health risks and needs.

The conclusion is that proper evaluation and treatment of hair loss in midlife women is important, considering the emotional impact and potential for various treatments.

The estradiol valerate/dienogest oral contraceptive helps with heavy periods, may improve acne and symptoms in PCOS, and doesn't affect sexual function.

CAH is a genetic disorder affecting cortisol production and causing hormonal imbalances, with treatment and diagnosis varying by form and symptoms.

Most insurance companies do not cover extra gender-affirming surgeries, with coverage being low and inconsistent.

Parathyroid hormones are important for hair growth, but their use in treating hair loss from chemotherapy is still uncertain.

Hormones affect skin aging and fat distribution, and treatments can help, but only minoxidil is proven for female hair loss.

The same hormone can affect gene expression differently in various tissues, which could lead to new treatments for conditions like hair loss.

Women with lichen planopilaris often have thyroid disease, depression, anxiety, and may respond to treatment with slowed disease progression.

Combination therapy with oral contraceptives and spironolactone improves hair growth, menstrual issues, and acne in women with PCOS.

Eating too much selenium can cause bad breath, hair loss, and nail changes, with harmful effects starting at low daily doses.

The new test can measure very small amounts of testosterone in hair, and grinding the hair up first gives more accurate results.

The document concludes that hair loss is common and can be treated with medications like minoxidil or surgical options, and it significantly affects people's psychological well-being.

Men are more likely to have severe respiratory viral infections like COVID-19 due to hormonal and genetic differences, while women generally have stronger immune responses.

Almost all patients with chronic kidney disease not yet on dialysis have at least one skin problem.

Human skin's melanocytes respond to light by changing shape, producing pigments and hormones, which may affect sleep patterns.

Healthcare providers need better education and resources to give competent and sensitive care to transgender patients.

Hair growth is influenced by hormones and goes through different phases; androgens can both promote and inhibit hair growth depending on the body area.

Storing hair follicles in special buffers with added protective substances can increase hair growth and reduce cell death.

Flumethasone causes wool shedding in Merino wethers, with recovery in about 60 days.

Healthcare claims databases can help monitor drug safety, but may report adverse events differently than direct surveillance.

Finasteride can cause lasting sexual dysfunction, depression, and other side effects, needing more research for treatment.

Urologic diseases and treatments in older men can negatively affect fertility, and doctors should talk to patients about this.

Muskoxen's qiviut cortisol levels indicate their stress hormone activity over the hair growth period.