The chapter explains that there are many genetic skin disorders affecting skin cell formation, including both common and rare types.
Use the least toxic, most specific treatments for skin diseases, considering side effects and individual patient needs.
Most American men experience hair loss by age 50, with limited effective treatments available and new options not expected soon.
Hair restoration surgery has improved to transplant hair in natural groupings, but it's labor-intensive and can't fully restore normal hair density.
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