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Light therapy might help treat hereditary hair loss by improving hair follicle growth in lab cultures.

Skin doctors should recognize and treat conditions like hair-pulling and skin-picking early, often using therapy and medication, to help 50-70% of patients.

Testosterone is crucial for development, growth, and various body functions in mammals.

The document explains hair and nail biology, common hair loss conditions and treatments, oral and genital skin diseases, and the risks and treatments associated with squamous cell carcinoma.

Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.

Bimatoprost is promising for treating some types of hair loss but needs more testing for androgenetic alopecia.

Women's ovarian hormones and adrenal androgens change throughout life, affecting hair loss and health.

Androgens like testosterone affect skin health and can lead to conditions such as acne and hair loss, with various treatments available.

Cortisone may help hair regrow by altering the local environment, with regrowth starting 3-4 weeks after treatment, but its use is not widely recommended.

Antiandrogen therapy helps treat genetic hair loss.

A 12-year-old boy with a rare genetic condition has progressive hair loss with no effective treatment.

Telogen Effluvium is a hair loss condition where treatment involves identifying and managing its triggers.

Hair loss improved with treatment and successful transplant.

Male pattern baldness may be caused by scalp pressure on hair follicles, which increases with age and leads to a cycle of hair loss. This process is not directly determined by genes.

Hair loss from alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia can be treated, but more effective and safer treatments are needed.

Hair loss can indicate or worsen with systemic diseases, and treating the underlying condition is important.

Different scalp imaging methods are important for studying hair and scalp health and require more volunteers for better evaluation.

Certain hormone treatments can improve acne and related conditions in women.

Understanding how androgens work is key for creating new treatments for prostate issues and hair/skin conditions.

Topical minoxidil is the most promising treatment for male pattern hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.

Minoxidil can reduce functions related to androgen receptors.

Male-pattern hair loss is largely influenced by genetics, with key genes identified.

Hormones, especially testosterone and DHT, are key for penis development and function, and testosterone therapy may help with erectile dysfunction in those with low levels.

Eating high-glycemic and dairy foods can increase hormones that may cause acne and other health issues.

High testosterone levels in 20% of the women studied may indicate PCOS, while 80% had low levels with potential health impacts.

Hormone therapy in transgender individuals can increase acne and affect hair growth and loss.

People distressed by minor skin changes should consult dermatologists with cosmetic expertise, and a public Cosmetic Dermatology Service with mental health support is recommended.

Experts recommend using evidence-based methods to diagnose and treat hirsutism, focusing on symptoms and underlying causes.

Antiandrogens like flutamide are effective in treating conditions like prostate cancer and hair loss, but there's a need for more potent versions. Understanding their structure can help develop better treatments.

Oestrogens help maintain healthy skin, heal wounds, and may protect against skin aging and cancer.