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Old drugs are often used for new, different medical purposes in endocrine pharmacology.

Vitamin D Receptor is crucial for normal skin and hair growth.

Hairless protein can block vitamin D activation in skin cells.

Topical tacalcitol can treat psoriasis by acting directly on skin cells.

Two siblings with a genetic mutation had a form of rickets that doesn't respond to vitamin D.

Vitamin D levels in hair don't match those in blood, so hair isn't a reliable indicator of Vitamin D status.

Scalp cooling is an effective way to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy.

The document concludes that understanding and treatments for alopecia areata have significantly advanced, now recognizing it as an autoimmune disorder.

As skin cells mature, vitamin D receptor levels decrease while retinoid X receptor α levels increase.

The Chinese herbal supplement BeauTop can potentially boost hair growth and thickness by increasing a protein called Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor.

Menopause and aging can affect women's quality of life and sexuality, but hormone therapies may help alleviate these issues.

Hormones significantly affect skin health, with vitamin D playing a key role.

The conclusion is that skin and hair patterns are formed by a mix of cell activities, molecular signals, and environmental factors.

The method safely and efficiently delivers genes to the skin but may not work for conditions needing high levels of gene products.

A man developed a rare late-onset hair-pulling disorder, usually seen in younger people.

Stem cells regenerate tissues and their behavior varies by environment, suggesting the hematopoietic system model may need revision.

Amenorrhea, or the absence of periods, should be evaluated by age 15 or within five years of early breast development, and is most commonly caused by conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome and hypothalamic amenorrhea.

Amenorrhea is relatively rare and initial testing should check FSH, TSH, and prolactin levels.

The document concludes that identifying the cause of amenorrhea is crucial for proper treatment.

Amenorrhea is when a woman doesn't have periods, with primary amenorrhea starting by age 15 or within five years of breast development, and secondary amenorrhea when periods stop for three months. It affects 3-4% of women not pregnant, breastfeeding, or in menopause, mainly due to polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothalamic amenorrhea, hyperprolactinemia, and ovarian failure.

Estrogens generally inhibit hair growth and improve skin quality, but their exact effects on hair follicles are complex and not fully understood.

Isotretinoin effectively reduces acne but causes dry skin, higher skin pH, more redness, and hair loss.

Most skin changes during pregnancy are harmless and temporary, but some can risk the fetus and need careful treatment.

Hormonal changes during and after pregnancy can cause hair growth changes and hair loss, with treatments available for some conditions.

AIRE-deficient rats developed severe autoimmune disease similar to APECED, useful for testing treatments.

Radium exposure causes severe health issues, so strict safety measures are essential.

Turkish pregnant women commonly experienced skin issues like itching and acne, and doctors mainly used topical treatments due to safety concerns during pregnancy.

A woman's symptoms of increased body hair and testosterone were caused by a rare adrenal tumor, which was removed successfully.

The dog died from myxedema coma linked to severe atherosclerosis and thyroid issues.

Parathyroid adenoma can cause hyperparathyroidism and hair loss in children.