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Finasteride's potential harms are hard to accurately measure.

Platelet-rich plasma may help in skin and hair treatments, and with muscle and joint healing, but more research is needed to fully understand its benefits and limitations.

Lamins are vital for cell survival, organ development, and preventing premature aging.

Impaired androgen production in 46,XY DSDs causes ambiguous genitalia and requires long-term care.

Androgens like testosterone affect hair growth and oil production differently across body parts and individuals.

Baby's toe injury linked to mom's hair loss; check baby's toes and be careful with fruit gel snacks.

Dermoscopy has greatly improved the diagnosis of skin lesions and our understanding of their morphology and biology.

Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) can give great results and patient satisfaction when done carefully and by a skilled surgeon.

Researchers developed a method to grow hair follicle cells for transplantation using a special chip.

Using tissue expanders and hyaluronidase in scalp reduction surgery allows for more scalp removal and easier surgery.

Lithium therapy may cause temporary hair loss, with possible regrowth if treatment is stopped or continued.

A rare fungal infection on a child's scalp was successfully treated with antifungal medication.

Skin reactions to drugs are common and can be deadly, usually requiring stopping the drug and may be better prevented with genetic testing in the future.

The conclusion is that self-concept, shame, and emotion regulation are key factors in hoarding disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, and trichotillomania, and should be targeted in treatment and research.

Hair transplantation effectively treats burn scar alopecia, improving self-esteem and confidence.

The best animal model for studying male-pattern baldness is the stumptailed macaque, not rats or mice.

Researchers developed a new method to quickly prepare skin cells that improve wound healing in rats.

Using a polarized LED magnifier during hair transplants eases recipient site creation and reduces eye strain but doesn't improve graft creation or placement.

Lasers can effectively treat pseudofolliculitis barbae, but insurance often doesn't cover it, possibly due to racial bias.

Tisseel shows promise for bone graft stabilization but needs more clinical trials to confirm its effectiveness.

Dr. Connelly agrees that linear basal cell carcinomas might be more aggressive but highlights the study's lack of clear criteria to identify them.

Body hair can be used to test for alcohol intake, especially in men.

Using a polarized LED magnifier during hair transplants makes creating recipient sites easier and may increase hair density.

To get certified in cosmetic surgery, doctors must pass exams and have specific experience; dermatologists are encouraged to get certified.

Isotretinoin can raise CPK levels, so patients need monitoring, especially before surgery.

Obesity is an independent risk factor for early coronary artery disease (CAD) and its severity is not affected by age.

The document recommends personalized, culturally sensitive treatments to rejuvenate the aging Asian face, focusing on natural results and specific techniques for skin, hair, and facial features.

Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a unique hair loss condition with inflammation and scarring, resembling but distinct from common balding.

Senescent alopecia is a type of hair loss that occurs after age 50, not caused by genetics, and involves a gradual thinning of hair without significant inflammation.

Eflornithine's effectiveness for women with facial hirsutism is unclear.