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Human hair has more unsaturated fats inside than on the surface, and certain lipids may help bind the outer and inner layers together.

Low-dose finasteride effectively reduces hirsutism without serious side-effects.

Surface and internal treatments can help prevent hair lipid loss during washing.

Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, especially androgenetic alopecia, but needs more research for better understanding.

Thalidomide works best for skin lupus not helped by antimalarials, but has many side effects; other treatments are less effective, especially if patients also have systemic lupus.

Minoxidil sulfotransferase is a marker of keratinocyte differentiation and may play a role in hair growth.

COVID-19 and hypopituitarism (reduced pituitary gland function) are linked, with the latter's related health issues potentially worsening COVID-19 outcomes, and COVID-19 possibly increasing risk for pituitary complications.

RNA aptamers can specifically block FGF5-related cell growth, potentially treating related diseases or hair disorders.

KF19418 promotes hair growth similarly to minoxidil but is not better in live mice.

Low-dose oral minoxidil is a safe treatment for hair loss, with the main side effect being excessive hair growth. Other side effects like foot swelling, low blood pressure when standing, and heart rate changes are rare.

Exosomes help nerve fibers grow by affecting specific cell signaling pathways.

Blood tests are needed to confirm high male hormone levels in women with PCOS, as physical signs alone are not reliable.

Rare adrenal cancers that secrete androgens or estrogens have a poor prognosis and are treated primarily with surgery.

Women with low SHBG levels and a high 3a-diol G to SHBG ratio are likely to experience female pattern baldness, possibly due to a slight excess of androgens affecting sensitive hair bulbs.

Recombinant keratins can form useful structures for medical applications, overcoming natural keratin limitations.

Women with PCOS-related infertility can often conceive with treatments like clomiphene and metformin, but managing pregnancy complications is important.

The oral contraceptive ethinylestradiol/chlormadinone acetate is effective in reducing acne and improving other skin conditions related to high androgen levels.

New drugs for rheumatoid arthritis show improvement but have side effects and are not a cure.

Minoxidil, applied on the skin or taken orally, can improve hair growth in kids, but more research is needed due to possible side effects.

Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS in young people is important to prevent long-term health problems.

New minoxidil compounds with better water solubility were made, but their full effects and safety need more research.

Putting α-methylspermidine on mouse skin can start hair growth.

A postmenopausal woman's hair loss and excess hair growth improved after surgery for ovarian hyperthecosis.

Hair texture changes with age due to varying levels of lipids.

Skin changes can indicate hormonal imbalances and help diagnose endocrine disorders.

Transplanted skin on hooded rats often grows white hair instead of black.

Women with nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia experience more sexual dysfunction and distress.

Women with PCOS have similar bone density to healthy women, but those who are obese have higher bone density at some body sites.

Women with PCOS often have liver disease, so liver health checks are important for them.

Syphilis can cause hair loss and should be considered in unexplained cases.