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Skin has specialized touch receptors that can tell different sensations apart.

New methods have greatly improved our understanding of stem cell behavior and roles in the body.

Stress hormone corticosterone blocks a growth factor to slow down hair stem cell activity and hair growth.

Blocking the virus's entry into cells by targeting certain pathways could lead to early COVID-19 treatments.

SHISA6 helps maintain certain stem cells in mouse testes by blocking signals that would otherwise cause them to differentiate.

Aromatase gene variation may increase female hair loss risk.

Cells in hair follicles help create fat cells in the skin by releasing a protein called Sonic Hedgehog.

The protein folliculin, involved in a rare disease, works with another protein to control how cells stick together and their organization, and changes in this interaction can lead to disease symptoms.

mTOR signaling helps activate hair stem cells by balancing out the suppression caused by BMP during hair growth.

Prostate cancer prevention includes diet changes, supplements, and medications, with more answers expected soon.

Topical drugs and near-infrared light therapy show potential for treating alopecia.

Low-dose finasteride may cause lasting sexual dysfunction and suicidal thoughts in young men.

Men with coeliac disease may have hormone imbalances that could affect sexual function, but these can improve with better gut health.

Cancer can hijack the body's cell repair system to promote tumor growth, and targeting this process may improve cancer treatments.

Some breast cancer chemotherapy can cause permanent hair loss.

Sox2-positive dermal papilla cells have unique characteristics and contribute more to skin and hair follicle formation than Sox2-negative cells.

Oestrogens help maintain healthy skin, heal wounds, and may protect against skin aging and cancer.

Estrogens and SERMs can help with skin aging, but their safety and effectiveness need more research.

Melanocyte development from neural crest cells is complex and influenced by many factors, and better understanding could help treat skin disorders.

Macrophages are vital for skin healing, hair growth, salt balance, and cancer defense.

ADT, especially enzalutamide, may increase the risk of heart rhythm problems and sudden death in men.

Microneedle technology has improved drug delivery and patient comfort but needs more research for broader use.

The topical inhibitor CUR61414 was not effective in treating basal cell carcinoma in human trials.

Compartmentalized organization might be crucial for stem cells to effectively respond to growth or injury.

The review recommends hormone replacement therapy for women with premature ovarian insufficiency to manage symptoms and protect health, with specific approaches for different groups.

Keratin 79 marks a new group of cells that are key for creating and repairing the hair follicle's structure.

Some breast cancer patients still experience hair loss three years after chemotherapy, especially with taxane-based treatments.

EdnrB signaling helps melanocyte stem cells regenerate and could be targeted to treat pigmentation issues.

The document concludes that targeting 5α-reductase, the androgen receptor, and hair growth genes, along with using compounds with anti-androgenic properties, could lead to more effective hair loss treatments.

Hair loss can indicate underlying systemic diseases and addressing these can sometimes reverse the hair loss.