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A position effect on the TRPS1 gene causes excessive hair growth in humans and mice.

The document explains hair growth and shedding, factors affecting it, and methods to evaluate hair loss, emphasizing the importance of skin biopsy for diagnosis.

Hormones and their receptors, especially androgens, play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness.

Minoxidil lowers blood pressure effectively but may cause unwanted hair growth and other side effects.

Hair follicles offer promising targets for delivering drugs to treat hair and skin conditions.

LGBT individuals have unique skin health needs, including higher STD risks and side effects from gender-affirming treatments, requiring dermatologists to offer knowledgeable and culturally competent care.

Intense pulsed light (IPL) is an efficient and safe method for hair removal, reducing hair by about 80%.

Targeted cancer therapies have a significant but lower risk of causing hair loss compared to chemotherapy.

FAGA diagnosis uses blood tests and trichoscopy, with treatments like topical minoxidil, oral anti-androgens, and hormone-modulating drugs.

Medical terms make new health issues seem more serious but don't affect views on well-known conditions.

Hormone therapy and surgeries for transgender individuals affect their skin and hair, requiring specific dermatologic treatments and respectful care.

Tinea incognito in Iran commonly affects adults and mimics other skin conditions.

The document suggests using standardized methods to track and measure hair loss in alopecia areata, including patient self-assessment and a 50% improvement in specific scores as a treatment goal.

Micropigmentation is a widely accepted tattooing technique for hiding cosmetic issues and medical uses, with permanent results and few side effects, but risks infection if not done with sterile tools.

Many skin patients have mental health issues, but few dermatologists are well-versed in treating these conditions.

Skin problems like acne, dry skin, and nail and hair changes are common in patients taking EGFR inhibitors.

Accurate clinical, histological, and genetic methods are key for understanding and treating hair disorders.

Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, often caused by hormonal imbalances, and requires ongoing treatment to manage.

Bimatoprost was found to be safer and more effective than mometasone furoate for treating scalp hair loss.

The document suggests that the traditional understanding of hair growth cycles and alopecia may be inaccurate and that blood supply plays a significant role in hair growth and loss.

Mesotherapy shows promise for cellulite and facial rejuvenation but has mixed results for body sculpting and hair loss, with more research needed for safety and effectiveness.

The most common causes of hair loss in children in South-East Nigeria are fungal infections and alopecia areata.

Acquired Progressive Kinking of Hair is likely an early sign of male pattern baldness.

Skin problems are common in lupus, important for diagnosis, and can be triggered by sunlight.

Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome often causes sexual development issues, hair loss, learning disabilities, deafness, muscle contractions, limb pain, and diabetes.

Better-designed, long-term studies are needed to optimize treatment for trichotillomania and trichophagia.

The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for children with hair loss to prevent permanent damage, although not all conditions can be effectively treated.

Most hair loss in children is caused by a few common conditions, and it's important to diagnose these properly and support the child's mental health.

Parkinson's disease is linked to skin disorders and skin cells help in studying the disease.

Early recognition and management of skin side effects from new cancer therapies can prevent treatment delays.