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Researchers found new hair and nail genes, how hair reacts to UV, differences in white and pigmented hair growth, nerve changes in alopecia, treatments for baldness and alopecia, a toenail condition linked to a genetic disorder, and that nail fungus is more common in people with psoriasis.

The document concludes that individualized treatment and lifestyle changes are important for managing menopause symptoms and health risks.

Skin changes throughout life, from development before birth to aging effects like wrinkles, influenced by both genetics and environment.

Increasing sleep by 41 minutes daily for a month showed no significant changes in metabolism or hormone levels in healthy women.

The document concludes that skin aging in women can be caused by UV exposure and hormonal changes, and treatments like hormone replacement therapy and various skin therapies can help.

PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, treated with lifestyle changes, medication, and patient education.

Sex hormones likely don't affect atopic dermatitis in adolescents and adults.

Women's hair generally gets thinner and less dense starting in their mid-thirties, with hair loss becoming more common as they age due to both genetics and environment.

Menopause causes skin and hair to become drier and thinner, but hormone therapy can improve these conditions.

Menopause often leads to lower sexual desire and discomfort during sex, but treatment should be personalized and only if it bothers the woman.

The Endocrine Society advised against routine testosterone therapy for women, citing a need for more research on long-term safety and a clear definition of androgen deficiency.

5% minoxidil foam effectively regrows hair in women, with postmenopausal women seeing the most improvement.

Minoxidil helps increase hair growth and density in people with hair loss, with higher concentrations giving better results.

Diffuse alopecia in women may be related to androgens and iron deficiency, and basic hormone and nutrient screening is useful.

Hormonal status significantly affects women's skin health throughout their lives.

Early baldness in men may indicate risks for obesity, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and heart disease, similar to women with PCOS. Alopecia areata is often linked with autoimmune diseases and mental health issues. Certain hair disorders are due to genetic issues, and chemotherapy can cause hair loss through specific biological pathways. Iron deficiency's link to hair loss is still disputed.

Hair growth slows and shedding increases after childbirth, but most women don't experience excessive hair loss.

Dietary changes, including weight loss and a balanced diet, are important for managing PCOS, especially in overweight women.

Small changes in hormones can significantly impact health, showing the importance of sensitive testing for chemicals that disrupt hormones.

Aging causes hair to gray and thin, with the timing of graying varying by race, and factors like oxidative stress and genetics can lead to hair loss.

PCOS symptoms change with age; younger women have higher androgen levels and less metabolic issues, while older women face more metabolic challenges despite milder PCOS symptoms.

Topical estrogen helps hair growth in menopausal women with no major side effects.

Women over forty can maintain skin and hair health with lifestyle and dietary changes.

Testosterone increases sexual behavior in female capuchin monkeys.

Ovarian Hyperthecosis caused hypersexuality in an older woman and was successfully treated with surgery.

Women's hair gets thinner and grayer as they age, with treatments available for hair loss and graying.

Small hormonal imbalances can cause significant health problems, so more sensitive testing for hormone-disrupting chemicals is needed.

Finasteride can have lasting negative effects on brain function and behavior by disrupting neurosteroid production.

DHEA did not improve sexual function, well-being, or menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women with low libido but caused side effects like acne and increased facial hair.

Lifestyle changes are the main treatment for PCOS, which is a complex condition requiring early management to reduce its health impacts.