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Stephen Rothman made important discoveries in dermatology, including the use of PABA in sunscreens, but never profited from his work.

Hair graying is influenced by factors like nerves, fat cells, and immune cells, not just hair follicles.

The document reports three sisters with Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome showing typical symptoms and unusual gynecological anomalies.

A teenager lost hair due to fluoxetine and sertraline, but it grew back after stopping these drugs and switching to a different one.

5α-reductase inhibitors help treat disorders caused by DHT and have potential for future therapies.

Anti-androgens are effective for female acne but less so for male-pattern hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.

Ficus carica extract improved fertility in rats and may help with certain health conditions.

Acne is a common skin condition that can be influenced by diet, lifestyle, and hormones, and requires a treatment approach that includes psychological considerations.

Eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome, linked to contaminated L-tryptophan supplements, caused severe symptoms and some deaths, with long-term effects in survivors.

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is crucial for conditions like male-pattern baldness and acne, and measuring a byproduct, androstanediol glucuronide, is a better way to assess DHT's effects than DHT blood levels.

About 15% of adolescent girls in a region of India have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, which is more common in those born by cesarean, with wisdom teeth, or with central obesity.

Gray hair can potentially be reversed, leading to new treatments.

Use trichoscopy to diagnose hair loss; treat with minoxidil, finasteride, or dutasteride; consider platelet-rich plasma and spironolactone.

The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.

People with alopecia areata often have thyroid autoimmunity.

Early treatment of acne is crucial to prevent scarring and psychological effects.

PCOS is a complex condition linked to hormonal imbalance and insulin resistance, with weight loss being important for management.

The document concludes that managing PCOS requires a comprehensive approach, including lifestyle changes and medication, to improve symptoms and reduce health risks.

Local testosterone treatment improved sexual desire in a female with fragile X syndrome.

Hair follicle cells can help heal wounds and study skin diseases.

A woman with Kallman's syndrome also developed alopecia universalis, a condition not previously linked to Kallman's.

More research is needed to find a cure for hair loss after pregnancy.

Androgen receptors in the mouse brain may explain cognitive and mood changes in prostate cancer treatment.

Muskox hair growth rates vary widely, so a single growth rate can't be used for all populations.

Thyroid function may influence hair loss after COVID-19.

Segmental hair analysis can track testosterone over time but needs adjustments for sex, hair color, and washing frequency.

Ayurvedic treatment, exercise, and a healthy diet can effectively manage PCOD symptoms.

The Middle East and Africa need better data, treatment consensus, and support for Alopecia Areata.

The dog's skin condition improved after removing a tumor that was causing hormone imbalances.

People with alopecia have a higher risk of thyroid cancer.