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Researchers found new hair and nail genes, how hair reacts to UV, differences in white and pigmented hair growth, nerve changes in alopecia, treatments for baldness and alopecia, a toenail condition linked to a genetic disorder, and that nail fungus is more common in people with psoriasis.

Small injections of dutasteride improved hair thickness in men with hair loss without major side effects.

Hair loss treated with minoxidil, finasteride, laser/light, hair transplant, and scalp prostheses; more research needed for skin of color.

Minoxidil with caffeine works better for hair loss than minoxidil alone.

Hair loss in women, often not related to male hormones, increases with age and can cause significant emotional distress.

Finasteride effectively treats hair loss in men with minimal side effects.

Finasteride safely and effectively treats male pattern hair loss, but may cause reversible sexual issues and harm male fetuses.

The document concludes that understanding hair follicle biology can lead to better hair loss treatments.

The document concludes that the 5 alpha-reductase enzymes are important in steroid metabolism and related to various human diseases, with inhibitors used to treat conditions like male pattern baldness and prostate issues.

Male pattern baldness involves hormones and cell signals affecting hair growth.

Minoxidil and finasteride can slow hair loss and stimulate regrowth, but won't restore all lost hair or reverse complete baldness.

New treatments for male hypogonadism are effective and should be personalized.

Finasteride effectively reduces hair loss by decreasing androgen levels.

Finasteride effectively treats male pattern baldness, improving hair growth and density.

Genetics and hormones cause hair loss; finasteride treats it safely.

The conclusion is to use scalp cooling, gentle hair care, and treatments like minoxidil for managing hair loss from chemotherapy, and stresses the need for more research and collaboration in this area.

The enzyme that changes testosterone to a stronger form is mostly found in the part of the hair follicle called the dermal papilla.

An extract from Quercus acutissima bark was found to reduce sebum production and block an enzyme linked to acne.

Over half of the adult women with acne in the study had higher than normal levels of male hormones, especially DHEA.

The model suggests that scalp tension could lead to hair loss, with factors like blood vessel hardening, enlarged oil glands, and poor microcirculation also playing a role. It also hints at a possible link between skull shape and baldness pattern.

Men with common hair loss may have a higher risk of heart disease and diabetes, and should be checked for these conditions.

Hair disorders are caused by a complex mix of biology, genetics, hormones, and environmental factors, affecting hair growth and leading to conditions like alopecia.

New treatments for hair loss show promise, especially finasteride for men and a stronger minoxidil formula.

White wax and policosanol from white wax effectively reduced hair loss and promoted hair growth in mice better than a known hair growth drug.

Birth control pills can help reduce mild to moderate acne in women.

Hair aging and loss are caused by genetics, hormones, environment, and grooming, with treatments like minoxidil effective for certain types of hair loss.

The new compounds moderately block a specific enzyme and strongly counteract a male hormone, suggesting potential for treating certain male-related health conditions.

Nandrolone might increase muscle mass with fewer side effects than testosterone but could cause erectile dysfunction and needs more research.

Taking oral testosterone with or without dutasteride increases testosterone levels and could be an effective treatment for low testosterone.

Certain adrenal hormones can strongly stimulate oil gland growth in hamster skin, similar to male hormones.