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Plants change their growth in response to shade based on light signals detected by phytochrome.

Dermoscopy shows that varying hair shaft thickness and single hair follicles are main signs of male pattern baldness, especially in the fronto-temporal region.

Watching, not removing, skin growths with moderate atypia and positive edges is okay; patients may get melanoma elsewhere, especially if they've had it before.

Lichen planopilaris is a rare, chronic condition causing hair loss, mainly in middle-aged women, and early treatment is important to prevent permanent baldness.

Some medications can improve skin conditions, while lifestyle factors like smoking and drinking may worsen them; treatments like monoclonal antibodies and imiquimod cream show promise for certain skin diseases.

Reassurance is important for postpartum hair shedding as it likely won't cause complete baldness.

Artificial hair fibers help treat scalp scars with few complications and a 20% yearly fiber fall rate.

Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss with no cure and treatments that often don't work well.

Chemotherapy can cause various skin reactions, with hair loss being the most common, and proper diagnosis and treatment of these reactions are important.

Middle-aged women with chronic telogen effluvium experience increased hair shedding but usually don't get significantly thinner hair.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of ichthyosis is crucial for treatment and genetic advice, and ongoing research is needed for better therapies.

The WNT signaling pathway is important in many diseases and targeting it could offer new treatments.

Lupus affects the body and skin, causing joint pain and skin issues that can be treated with steroids and antimalarial drugs.

Some vitamins and minerals like vitamin D and iron can help with certain types of hair loss, but more research is needed for others.

Eating the right nutrients can improve hair health, but taking extra supplements usually doesn't help unless you have a deficiency.

The document concludes that hirsutism is the main sign for diagnosing hyperandrogenism, which requires a detailed patient history and physical exam.

Acne treatment varies, with topical and systemic therapies effective, and more research needed on treatment order and long-term effects.

Vitiligo causes white skin patches and is linked to autoimmune issues.

Genetic screening is crucial for accurately diagnosing APS-1 due to its varied symptoms.

Early diagnosis and treatment of discoid lupus erythematosus improve outcomes.

Drugs targeting the JAK/STAT pathway can improve atopic dermatitis but vary in effectiveness for vitiligo and alopecia areata, with generally mild safety concerns.

The HoVert technique is a simple, cost-effective new method that improves alopecia diagnosis by allowing detailed analysis from a single biopsy.

Hair follicles can help wounds heal faster and this knowledge could be used to treat chronic skin ulcers, with a potential use of a special stem cell hydrogel to enhance healing.

The conclusion is that hirsutism should be diagnosed and treated because it affects quality of life and may signal other health problems.

Two patients with porphyria cutanea tarda experienced their grey hair turning dark again.

Hair problems are common and distressing for women, but increasing knowledge of treatments offers hope.

Fractional resurfacing is safe and effective for certain skin conditions in Asian patients, but care must be taken to avoid skin pigmentation issues.

New melanoma treatments can cause skin side effects, including skin cancer and rashes, but combining treatments may reduce these risks.

Light therapy using helium-neon lasers can help restore skin color in vitiligo by promoting skin cell growth and movement.

Yellow and orange colors are important for diagnosing certain skin conditions.