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Hair loss can be caused by stress, infections, drugs, and various diseases, with treatment depending on accurate diagnosis.

Over half of the children had abnormal hair under a microscope, with many having genetic hair conditions.

Finasteride blocks deoxycorticosterone's anticonvulsant effects in infant rats, but indomethacin doesn't.

Testosterone is crucial for development, growth, and various body functions in mammals.

Different whale and dolphin species have unique whisker follicle structures, suggesting they might use their whiskers in various ways.

Androgens reduce BMP2, which weakens the ability of certain cells to help hair stem cells become different types of cells.

Some epilepsy drugs can cause reproductive and cosmetic side effects in women and affect pregnancy, but most women still have healthy babies.

Darkened knuckles can be an early sign of insulin resistance.

The document suggests fixing bad hair transplants by removing large hair plugs and replacing them with smaller ones, considering the natural progression of hair loss, and emphasizing the need for ethical judgment in hair transplantation.

A patient with Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome developed colon cancer that spread to the liver, showing the need for regular cancer checks in such patients.

Fish teeth and taste bud densities are linked and can change between types due to shared genetic and molecular factors.

Cronkhite-Canada syndrome can be diagnosed without gastrointestinal polyps if there is severe mucosal atrophy and edema.

Flutamide and finasteride reduced sex hormones in pregnant hyenas, but increased them in males.

The document concludes that correcting poor hair transplants requires a careful plan and a mix of techniques to achieve a natural look and address various challenges.

5α-reductase inhibitors help treat disorders caused by DHT and have potential for future therapies.

Proteolytic enzymes damage hair follicles by detaching stem cells.

Hydroxychloroquine can help treat certain types of hair loss.

Environmental cues can change the fate and function of epithelial cells, with potential for cell therapy.

A 12-year-old boy with a rare genetic condition has progressive hair loss with no effective treatment.

Breadfruit is nutritious and has potential health and medicinal benefits, but is currently underused.

Faulty inflammasome activation may lead to autoimmune skin diseases and could be a target for new treatments.

Birth control pills increase certain receptor activities in female gerbil prostate glands and can lead to prostate changes.

Cronkhite-Canada syndrome can cause multiple gastrointestinal polyps and various physical symptoms.

Hair transplantation has evolved to refined techniques like FUE and FUT, with Finasteride and Minoxidil as the only other proven treatments for hair loss.

Terbinafine can cause hair loss.

Elastic Net DNA methylation clocks are inaccurate for predicting age and health status; a "noise barometer" may better indicate aging and disease.

Sebaceous glands can heal and regenerate after injury using their own stem cells and help from hair follicle cells.

JAK inhibitors, like baricitinib, are effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.

Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are crucial for Cicatricial Alopecia, and treatment effectiveness varies among patients.

The editor suggests removing "race" and "ethnicity" from dermatology and creating tools to objectively assess skin color and hair texture.