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Male and female skin differ due to hormones, affecting conditions like hair loss, acne, and skin cancer, and suggesting a need for gender-specific treatments.

Men's sensitivity to male hormones might affect how severe COVID-19 gets for them.

The study found that two enzymes linked to hair loss are located in different parts of the scalp, supporting a common treatment's effectiveness.

Finasteride helps regrow hair and shrink prostate by reducing DHT, with some sexual side effects.

Patients with acanthosis nigricans often have insulin resistance and signs of increased male hormones, but treatment targeting these male hormones is generally ineffective.

The enzyme that changes testosterone to a stronger form is mostly found in the part of the hair follicle called the dermal papilla.

Certain DNA variants can predict straight hair in Europeans but are not highly specific.

Genetic variants linked to ten skin diseases were found, showing both immune and non-immune factors play a role.

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.

Hair aging and loss are caused by genetics, hormones, environment, and grooming, with treatments like minoxidil effective for certain types of hair loss.

Individualized assessment and meticulous planning are crucial for successful brow and upper eyelid surgery.

Choose hair restoration surgery candidates carefully and plan treatments for a natural look and future hair loss.

DNA phenotyping helps predict physical traits from DNA with varying accuracy and requires careful ethical and legal handling.

Testosterone therapy for transmasculine individuals is generally safe with medical supervision, improves mental health, and has mixed effects on physical health.

Men with severe early-onset baldness may have worse heart artery function and stiffer arteries if they have high blood pressure.

Anti-androgens are effective for female acne but less so for male-pattern hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.

The document concludes that a protein involved in hair growth may link to baldness and that more research is needed on its role in hair loss and skin cancer treatments.

Testosterone can both promote hair growth and cause baldness by affecting hair growth signals.

The document concludes that hair loss is influenced by genetics and other factors, and while treatments like finasteride can help, they have limitations and side effects.

MendelVar is a tool that helps identify important genes by combining GWAS data with Mendelian disease information.

Societal pressure for the perfect body leads to health risks and disorders.

Male and female hair loss have different genetic causes.

Female pattern hair loss shows similar characteristics in both genders and should be classified by hair loss patterns, not gender.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for treating various hair disorders, which have significant psychological impacts.

Micrografting is the most effective surgical method for permanent hair restoration.

The belief about hair shedding phases is likely incorrect and needs reevaluation.

Robotic hair transplants are easier and quicker to learn than traditional methods.

Stopping finasteride and closing PFO can help prevent strokes in young adults.

Saw palmetto extracts might help treat male hair loss and need more research.

Rare genetic variants in five specific genes are linked to male-pattern hair loss but only account for a small part of the risk.