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A man with X-ALD improved after treatment, highlighting the need to consider X-ALD in similar patients and test their relatives.

Gene linked to common hair loss found, may lead to new treatments.

Researchers found a new ABCD1 gene mutation linked to a rare brain and nerve disorder with unusual brain changes.

Some skin diseases and their treatments can negatively affect male fertility.

Men with a family history of hair loss are more likely to experience it themselves, especially if both parents have hair loss.

A young man with an eating disorder had a life-threatening adrenal crisis due to an autoimmune condition, highlighting the need for better education on managing hormone treatments.

Male pattern hair loss is genetic and influenced by hormones, with treatments like minoxidil and surgery available.

Adrenal disorders can cause lasting brain and behavior issues in children.

Finasteride reduces sperm count and quality and alters hormone levels in mice.

Androgens contribute to common male hair loss; more research needed for hair growth medication.

DHT, a testosterone byproduct, causes male pattern baldness.

Androgens can both increase body hair and cause scalp hair loss.

A new MBTPS2 gene variant disrupts fat metabolism and collagen production, causing Osteogenesis imperfecta.

MendelVar is a tool that helps identify important genes by combining GWAS data with Mendelian disease information.

Transplant success has improved with better immunosuppressive drugs and donor matching.

Losing eyelashes or eyebrows can be a sign of many different health problems and needs a careful approach to treat effectively.

Madarosis is the loss of eyelashes and eyebrows due to various health issues and requires thorough examination to diagnose and treat the underlying cause.

The FDA approved the first gene therapy for a blood disorder after overcoming early challenges and demonstrating patient benefits.

Umbilical cord blood is a valuable source of stem cells for medical treatments, but its use is less common than other transplants, and there are ethical issues to consider.

Skin symptoms can indicate endocrine disorders and have various treatments.

Kennedy's disease leads to muscle weakness and sensory issues, has no cure but manageable symptoms, and future treatments look promising.

Male androgenetic alopecia involves hair follicle miniaturization due to DHT, with potential treatments using inhibitors and blockers.

The meeting discussed medical findings, including benefits of certain treatments for cancer and heart conditions, and highlighted issues like poor adherence to preventive measures and skill gaps among interns.

Giving a special protein to dogs with a certain genetic disease improved their symptoms but didn't help with hair growth.

Cholesterol sulfate buildup due to a genetic mutation disrupts the skin barrier, leading to the scaling skin seen in X-linked ichthyosis.

FGF13 gene changes cause excessive hair growth in a rare condition.

Boys with less severe EDA mutations in XLHED have milder symptoms and better sweat and hair production.