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Alopecia areata causes hair loss, has no cure, and various treatments exist.

About 2.2% of women with symptoms of high male hormones have a mild form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and measuring a specific hormone level can accurately diagnose it.

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease causing patchy hair loss, often with other autoimmune disorders, but its exact causes are unknown.

Clobetasol propionate ointment can help some people with total hair loss regrow hair.

The niche environment controls stem cell behavior and plasticity, which is important for tissue health and repair.

Transplant success has improved with better immunosuppressive drugs and donor matching.

EGFR inhibitors often cause skin problems and other side effects, but these are usually reversible and can be managed to keep patients comfortable.

PRP treatment helps hair growth and density in androgenetic alopecia patients.

Stem cells in the hair follicle are regulated by their surrounding environment, which is important for hair growth.

Different types of stem cells exist within individual skin layers, and they can adapt to damage, transplantation, or tumor growth. These cells are regulated by their environment and genetic factors. Tumor growth is driven by expanding, genetically altered cells, not long-lived mutant stem cells. There's evidence of cancer stem cells in skin tumors. Other cells, bacteria, and genetic factors help maintain balance and contribute to disease progression. A method for growing mini organs from single cells has been developed.

The skin's internal clock affects healing, cancer risk, aging, immunity, and hair growth, and disruptions can harm skin health.

Cepharanthine is a well-tolerated drug with multiple medical uses, including anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.

No single treatment is consistently effective for alopecia areata, and more research is needed.

The telogen phase of hair growth is active and important for preparing hair follicles for regeneration, not just a resting stage.

Hibiscus plant extracts may have health benefits like lowering blood pressure and protecting the heart.

No effective treatment for frontal fibrosing alopecia was found, but oral 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors had the best response; for lichen planopilaris, topical corticosteroids were commonly used but had a high relapse rate.

Smoking harms the skin, causing early aging and increasing cancer risk, but stopping smoking can improve skin health.

The document concludes that understanding the sebaceous gland's development and function is key to addressing related skin diseases and aging effects.

We need more research to better understand human hair follicle stem cells for improved treatments for hair loss and skin cancer.

Skin-derived precursors in hair follicles come from different origins but function similarly.

C60 fullerenes can alter protein function and may help develop new disease inhibitors.

Formyl-peptide receptor agonists could be new anti-inflammatory drugs.

The treatment helped reduce symptoms and stabilize the hairline in most patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but hair regrowth was limited.

COVID-19 can cause skin issues like rashes and "COVID toes," and people with skin conditions should adjust their treatments if they get the virus.

Steroids help hair regrowth, and minoxidil slows post-steroid hair loss, but effects are temporary.

Voriconazole can cause serious side effects, especially in long-term use.

The document concludes that certain genetic mutations and dietary factors are involved in acne development, and treatments like isotretinoin and diet changes can help manage it.

A genetic change in the EDAR gene causes the unique hair traits found in East Asians.

There are many treatments for permanent hair loss disorders, but their effectiveness varies and there's no clear best option.

Many people had severe allergic reactions to a common hair dye ingredient, causing them to seek medical care and miss work.