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

Minoxidil use during pregnancy may cause fetal harm.

7-Phloroeckol from brown algae may help hair grow.

ECM-inspired wound dressings can help heal chronic wounds by controlling macrophage activity.

Applying heat with certain chemicals can greatly improve how well isotretinoin gets into the skin through hair follicles.

Cytokines are important for immune responses and treating diseases, but they can cause side effects like fever and skin issues.

Cancer treatments can cause skin-related side effects that may affect patient quality of life and require changes in treatment.

Chemotherapy can cause skin problems like hair loss, mouth sores, and skin darkening, and recognizing these can affect treatment decisions.

Liposomal systems show promise for delivering drugs through the skin but face challenges like high costs and stability issues.

Laser device increases hair density, safe for treating hair loss in men and women.

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

Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair regrowth, while treatments for alopecia areata have varying success and continuous treatment is necessary.

Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved topical drug for treating male or female pattern hair loss, and other medications like finasteride and dutasteride can also increase hair growth.

Growth factors are crucial for hair development and could help treat hair diseases.

Hair loss in androgenetic alopecia is caused by genetic factors and androgen excess, and can be treated with combined therapies.

Mitoxantrone is effective for treating acute leukemia, especially in older patients, with a lower risk of heart damage.

Finasteride slightly better long-term, minoxidil faster initial results, but stopping minoxidil may cause hair loss.

Using a gene therapy with the Sonic Hedgehog gene helps mice regrow hair faster after losing it from chemotherapy.

Scalp cooling can help prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss with a 50-90% success rate and is safe for patients.

Scientists have made progress in creating replacement teeth, hair, and glands that work, which could lead to new treatments for missing teeth, baldness, and dryness conditions.

Permanent hair loss from cicatricial alopecia is treated by reducing inflammation and managing symptoms, but regrowth in scarred areas is unlikely.

The combination of cyclosporine and PUVA might help treat severe alopecia areata.

High glucocorticoids cause pancreatic malfunction and malabsorption, reversible with enzyme supplements.

Chemotherapy and cytokine therapy can cause various skin reactions, including hair loss and hypersensitivity.

Superficial cryotherapy is effective and safe for treating alopecia areata, with better results when used early and frequently.

SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19, can affect all endocrine organs and systems, altering their function and potentially leading to disorders. Factors like diabetes and obesity increase infection risk and severity. Understanding these effects is key for effective treatment.

The document concludes that early recognition and appropriate treatment of red scalp, red ear, and red scrotum syndromes can lead to remission.

Topical eye β-blockers might cause hair loss, which usually gets better after stopping the medication.

Low-Level Light Therapy significantly reduced inflammation and promoted hair regrowth in patients with Lichen planopilaris.

Combining imiquimod with diphenylcyclopropenone may improve treatment outcomes for alopecia areata patients who don't respond to diphenylcyclopropenone alone.