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A new genetic area linked to a rare hair loss condition was found on chromosome 13 in a Chinese family.

Early treatment of PCOS in teens is crucial to prevent long-term health issues like diabetes and heart disease.

Uncombable hair syndrome causes frizzy hair and can affect the nervous system, eyes, and ears, often co-occurring with other hair, skin, nail, and teeth conditions, and is linked to three specific gene mutations.

Cellular senescence has both cancer-blocking and cancer-promoting effects, and targeting senescent cells may improve health and lifespan.

A new therapy sped up wound healing and reduced scarring in diabetic rats.

The model can effectively test gene functions and drug responses in human skin.

5 alpha-reductase inhibitors like finasteride may lower prostate cancer risk and improve cancer screening.

Human head hair proteins can be typed into eight distinct patterns, useful for genetic and forensic investigations.

PCOS care in Singapore can be bettered by refining referral systems, standardizing diagnosis and treatment, enhancing complication screening, and offering educational resources for clinicians.

Three specific genetic variants cause severe skin issues in children with EBS, highlighting the need for early genetic screening.

The 2003 consensus updated PCOS diagnosis criteria and linked PCOS to higher risks of diabetes and heart problems, recommending lifestyle changes to lower these risks.

PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, marked by symptoms like hair growth and menstrual issues, and requires personalized treatment.

The document suggests creating a validated score to diagnose Cushing's Syndrome and considers plasma steroid profiling as a simpler diagnostic method.

Girls with PCOS during adolescence have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and early treatment can help manage this risk.

Mutations in the androgen receptor gene cause Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome, affecting sexual development.

Researchers used CRISPR/Cas9 to create a goat with a gene that increased cashmere production by 74.5% without affecting quality.

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common hormonal disorder in women, linked to increased risk of metabolic and heart diseases, and needs more research for better understanding and treatment.

Early treatment and lifestyle changes are important for managing PCOS in young people to prevent long-term health issues.

Finasteride can cause a unique skin reaction on the penile shaft.

The Alopecia Areata Assessment Tool (ALTO) effectively identifies alopecia areata from other hair loss types but needs more validation.

Chitosan-based dressings reduce inflammation and speed up skin wound healing.

Finding functions for unknown GPCRs is hard but key for making new drugs.

PCOS treatment focuses on lifestyle changes and specific medications to manage symptoms and complications.

The document concludes that there is a need for more research and regulation in dermatology, covering topics like latex allergy in children, the use of botulinum toxin, and treatments for skin conditions.

DNA profiling in forensics has improved, but predicting physical traits and ancestry from DNA has limitations and requires ethical consideration.

PCOS is common among Chinese women of reproductive age and linked to serious metabolic and reproductive issues, especially in obese women.

Diagnosing PCOS in teenagers is challenging and should use strict criteria to avoid misdiagnosis and unnecessary worry.

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.

Surgeons must understand the full care process for gender confirmation surgery to help transgender individuals effectively.

The protein folliculin, involved in a rare disease, works with another protein to control how cells stick together and their organization, and changes in this interaction can lead to disease symptoms.