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A family showed a new condition with inherited hair loss and skin changes, possibly due to one genetic disorder.

Up to 50% of scalp hair can be lost before it appears thin, and treatment is only needed for hair loss caused by diseases or deficiencies.

Hormone therapy increases facial and body hair in transgender men, while hair removal improves well-being in transgender women, but cost is a barrier as insurance often doesn't cover it. Dermatologists can use various treatments for these hair issues.

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.

Animal models, especially mice, are essential for advancing hair loss research and treatment.

Testosterone can both promote hair growth and cause baldness by affecting hair growth signals.

Androgens play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness and excessive hairiness.

Hair health depends on various factors and hair loss can significantly affect a person's well-being; understanding hair biology is key for creating effective hair care treatments.

Examining scalp biopsies in different ways helps better diagnose hair loss types.

Most types of hair loss can regrow naturally, but there are no effective cures for male pattern or age-related hair loss, and only limited options for females.

Afro-textured hair is more fragile and prone to certain scalp conditions, requiring careful treatment and more research for effective management.

The document explains the genetic causes and characteristics of inherited hair disorders.

Chemotherapy patients don't all lose their hair due to factors like hair growth rates, age, genetics, and the type of drugs used.

The document concludes that understanding hair biology and recognizing hair conditions are crucial for managing and treating hair loss in children.

Men with a certain type of hair loss often use facial moisturizers, and a specific antibiotic treatment may help another hair condition.

Testosterone therapy can improve sexual function in women but long-term safety is unclear.

Finasteride increases hair count and improves hair growth with low risk of side effects.

The document says that hookworms are treated with mebendazole and stress-related hair loss usually gets better in 6 months, while other hair loss types have specific treatments.

Pharmacists play a key role in helping patients use over-the-counter products correctly, including those for hair regrowth and smoking cessation.

Careful planning and accurate diagnosis are crucial for successful hair restoration surgery.

Hair analysis can help identify specific minerals and amino acids linked to various diseases.

A woman with Sheehan syndrome improved with hormone treatment.

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.

Understanding normal hair growth and loss in children is key to diagnosing and treating hair disorders.

The document is a detailed guide on skin conditions and treatments for dermatologists.

A mother and daughter have a rare genetic hair loss disorder with no effective treatment.

Patients with one autoimmune disease should be checked for other autoimmune disorders.

Lichen Planopilaris is a hair loss condition best treated early with various medications, including hydroxychloroquine, to prevent permanent baldness.

The document explains how male reproductive hormones work and affect the body.

Modern hair restoration techniques can effectively treat hair loss and provide natural-looking results.