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Sex hormones, especially estradiol, can change chicken feather shapes and colors.

The guideline provides healthcare professionals in South Africa with instructions for comprehensive, multidisciplinary gender-affirming care, including HIV prevention and treatment for transgender and gender diverse individuals.

Adult offspring of sperm donation generally feel positive about their conception and view the donor as their biological father.

ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling is crucial for skin development and stem cell function.

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

Younger transgender women have surgery earlier, are mostly attracted to men, and show more preoperative depression that improves after surgery compared to older transgender women.

Fat cells in the skin help start healing and form important repair cells after injury.

Cross-sex hormone therapy is important for managing gender dysphoria and requires careful monitoring and healthcare provider education.

Different types of stem cells exist within individual skin layers, and they can adapt to damage, transplantation, or tumor growth. These cells are regulated by their environment and genetic factors. Tumor growth is driven by expanding, genetically altered cells, not long-lived mutant stem cells. There's evidence of cancer stem cells in skin tumors. Other cells, bacteria, and genetic factors help maintain balance and contribute to disease progression. A method for growing mini organs from single cells has been developed.

Gynecologists should provide comprehensive care for transgender patients, including mental health evaluation, hormone therapy, and surgical options, while monitoring for side effects and ensuring patient safety.

Hair loss from Telogen Effluvium usually gets better within 6 months after addressing the cause.

Women with PCOS often experience anxiety, depression, and a lower quality of life.

Different treatments for alopecia areata have varying success rates and side effects; intralesional steroids are most effective.

Brazilian keratin treatments can straighten hair but may contain harmful formaldehyde.

5-alpha reductase deficiency leads to male sexual development issues and treatments like finasteride help with prostate enlargement and hair loss.

PDGF signaling is crucial for maintaining and renewing hair follicle stem cells, which could help treat hair loss.

The skin's basement membrane has specialized structures and molecules for different tissue interactions, important for hair growth and attachment.

Tight hairstyles, especially on chemically treated hair, can cause reversible hair loss if caught early but may become permanent if not addressed.

Calcium is important for stem cell function and maintenance, especially in blood and skin cells.

Hair loss is often linked to thyroid problems, especially in women and older people, and screening for thyroid issues is advised for those with hair loss.

The document concludes that understanding dermal papilla cells is key to improving hair regeneration treatments.

The document concludes that non-operative treatment for gender dysphoria is safe and effective, and hormone therapy does not increase cancer risk.

Makeover TV shows promote unrealistic beauty standards and suggest women's worth is based on looks.

The cause of alopecia areata is likely a mix of genetics, immune system issues, and environmental factors, with more research needed to understand it fully.

Hair camouflage offers various options for hair loss, helping reduce psychological impact.

Understanding and manipulating epigenetic changes can potentially lead to human organ regeneration therapies, but more research is needed to improve these methods and minimize risks.

Drugmakers are optimistic about targeting the Wnt pathway for new treatments despite past challenges.

AGA treatments like minoxidil and LLLLT are safe and effective for gender minority patients.

Hormone therapy may increase migraines in transgender women and decrease them in transgender men; more research is needed on migraine management in transgender individuals.

Finasteride safely treats enlarged prostate and male-pattern baldness.