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Two women with very high androgen levels had only slight skin issues, one due to a non-classical adrenal disorder and the other due to an adrenal tumor.

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

There are still challenges in diagnosing and treating chronic skin diseases, but there is hope for future improvements.

HLA-DRB5 and other genes may be linked to alopecia universalis.

Human hair proteins vary by individual, body site, and ethnicity, useful for forensics.

The study found that Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in North-East India mainly affects middle-aged women and is often associated with lichen planus pigmentosus.

Tretinoin alone is more effective than combined with microdermabrasion for long-term alopecia areata treatment.

DHEA affects multiple receptors and may help with metabolic issues, but its safety and effectiveness in humans are unclear.

There is a significant need for better-validated quality of life tools in dermatology.

Androgen receptors are active in many tissues of both male and female mice, not just reproductive organs.

Diagnosing PCOS is challenging due to its complex and varied symptoms.

The study found that Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia affects a broader age range of women and early treatment can help stop hair loss.

Diagnosing both systemic lupus and hemoglobinopathy is challenging due to overlapping symptoms.

Sheehan's syndrome can sometimes cause psychosis.

A Chinese man with KID syndrome had a new mutation in the GJB2 gene.

To diagnose hair loss, use a systematic approach including history, exams, and tests.

Hair loss caused by longer latent hair cycle and sudden miniaturization, not gradual follicle size reduction.

Hair loss caused by longer latent hair cycle and sudden miniaturization, not gradual follicle size reduction.

Finasteride potentially treats hair loss by reducing DHT production.

Aging alone barely affects the number of hair follicles, meaning hair loss is minimal without other conditions like androgenetic alopecia.

Over one-third of women experience hair loss, with female-pattern hair loss being most common, and treatments include minoxidil and possibly hair transplantation.

Examining scalp biopsies in different ways helps better diagnose hair loss types.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of hair loss in children is crucial due to limited treatment options and the condition's psychological impact.

Naproxen is not the cause of hair loss in a child; it's due to a toxic event with expected hair regrowth.

Hormones like androgens, estrogen, thyroid hormones, and stress hormones can contribute to hair loss, and treatments target these hormonal imbalances.

Two siblings were found to have a genetic condition causing progressive hair loss and woolly hair, which may often be misdiagnosed.

Hair loss can cause stress and mental health issues, so treatments should address both the physical and psychological aspects, involving a team of dermatologists, psychologists, and hair specialists.

Skin problems in PCOS, like excess hair, acne, and hair loss, may not always indicate high male hormone levels and need careful diagnosis for proper treatment.

Testosterone can cause acne and male-pattern baldness, affects hair growth in men and women, and makes male skin more sensitive.

Terbinafine can cause hair loss.