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Minoxidil affects collagen-related genes, potentially helping treat fibrosis.

Some drugs used to treat inflammation may cause hair loss.

Alopecia areata can look like frontal fibrosing alopecia, making diagnosis hard.

About 21.3% of young, healthy Chinese men experience hair loss. Hairlines are mostly linear or have a central protrusion. Hair is densest on the top and back of the head, and hair follicles usually have 1 or 2 hairs. This information can help in designing hair restoration procedures.

The enzyme 17β-HSD type 2 mainly performs oxidation in human sebaceous glands, which may help protect against acne.

New understanding of hair loss could lead to better treatments.

Finasteride increases hair count in middle-aged and elderly men without causing sexual dysfunction.

More than half of the women with PCOS in Southern India had Metabolic Syndrome, with large waist circumference being the most common feature.

Altered retinoid metabolism in cicatricial alopecia suggests a balanced vitamin A diet may prevent the condition.

The research found genes that may protect certain scalp cells from hair loss.

Most women with excessive hair growth in South India have hirsutism without a known cause, with common facial hair growth and some showing hormonal imbalances and polycystic ovaries.

Wearing wigs or hairpieces improves self-esteem, adaptability, and competence in women with alopecia areata.

The letter criticizes generalizations about older patients' abilities and calls for respectful, individualized care, while the original authors defend the need to adapt communication for those with impairments.

The document reports the first Brazilian case of a girl with Becker nevus syndrome, characterized by skin changes, breast underdevelopment, and scoliosis.

Mice without certain skin enzymes have faster hair growth and bigger eye glands.

Biologic agents can be effective for rheumatic diseases but have risks like infections and require careful monitoring and patient information.

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

Doctors should use a detailed patient history and physical exam to diagnose joint pain, and consult a rheumatologist early for suspected autoimmune diseases.

Hair follicle development is controlled by interactions between skin tissues and specific molecular signals.

The definition of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome may change with new research, and careful screening is key for managing the condition.

Certain immune cells contribute to skin autoimmune diseases, and some treatments can reverse hair loss in these conditions.

Insulin resistance plays a key role in PCOS, and lifestyle changes, weight loss, and medications like metformin can help manage it.

Adipose-derived stem cells show promise for cosmetic treatments but need more research.

The document concludes that Catalyst software is effective for drug design, identifying potent compounds for various medical conditions.

Dihydrotestosterone and 5α-Reductase play a role in hair loss and prostate health, and finasteride can increase hair growth in men without affecting sperm production, but it doesn't work for postmenopausal women with hair loss.

Painful hair loss in an elderly woman was caused by giant cell arteritis, not just aging.

Cyclophosphamide often causes gastrointestinal issues, hair loss, and low blood cell counts in Chinese patients with autoimmune diseases.

Early balding in men might be a male hormonal equivalent of polycystic ovaries syndrome in women.

Obesity may contribute to female hair loss by increasing male hormone levels that affect hair follicles.

Minoxidil didn't increase scalp blood flow for hair growth, but hexyl nicotinate did.