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A gene deletion in DSG4 causes sparse hair in some Pakistani families.

Radiofrequency microneedling is an effective and safe treatment for various skin conditions and works well with other treatments and on darker skin.

Testosterone affects hair follicles differently across body sites, with beard hair follicles showing more activity of a specific enzyme and presence of androgen receptors compared to scalp hair.

A woman had both Graham Little-Piccardi-Lassueur syndrome, causing hair loss, and complete androgen insensitivity syndrome, making her genetically male but physically female. This suggests androgens don't affect the hair loss condition.

Most patients with acquired hypoparathyroidism after neck surgery had hair, nail, and skin issues.

Hirsutism perception varies by culture and individual.

Most treatments for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia are ineffective, but early anti-inflammatory therapy may help and the condition may stabilize over time.

Nicotine from smoking may worsen hidradenitis suppurativa by affecting immune function and promoting inflammation.

A new type of hereditary hair loss in a Chinese family is linked to chromosome 2p25.1–2p23.2.

A three-year-old girl survived a rare serious infection caused by BCG vaccination, which improved after treatment with a leprosy drug.

A young Saudi girl with uncontrolled type 1 diabetes and hypothyroidism had two rare conditions, Mauriac syndrome and Van Wyk–Grumbach syndrome.

Hair disorders include hair loss, excessive hair growth, and ingrown hairs, with various treatments available depending on the cause.

A woman's hair loss and other symptoms were due to a rare hormone deficiency treatable with steroids.

An ovarian tumor caused a woman's male-like symptoms, which improved after surgery.

Patients with one autoimmune disease should be checked for other autoimmune disorders.

Treated hair can fight dandruff and odor even after several washes.

The research found that people's hair proteins vary, especially by ethnicity and body part, which could help identify individuals in forensic science.

The research found that people's hair proteins vary by individual and body part, with some differences between ethnic groups, which could help in forensics.

A 70-year-old woman with a rare skin condition improved after treatment with topical steroids and acitretin.

An 86-year-old man with prostate cancer was diagnosed with a rare, low-grade breast cancer and underwent surgery but declined additional hormone therapy.

Prednisone has risks for lupus patients, isotretinoin is safe for mental health, transplant patients risk skin cancer, and various treatments are effective for specific skin conditions.

A 19-year-old female with alopecia universalis experienced total hair loss, and previous treatments were ineffective.

Certain skin drugs and topical agents, including some natural extracts and fragrances, can cause allergic reactions. Some hair dyes and extensions, as well as minoxidil, a hair growth treatment, can also cause allergies. Botulinum toxin A can effectively reduce sweat but may have temporary side effects.

A rare case of scleredema in a diabetic woman showed loss of sweat glands, causing heat strokes, with treatment only slightly improving symptoms.

Hair removal with intense pulsed light can cause rare skin lesions that are hard to fully treat.

Aging causes sweat glands to shrink and move upward, leading to less elastic skin and more wrinkles.

Eccrine sweat gland's clear cells likely cause excessive sweating in hyperhidrosis.

A rare bacterial infection of pubic hair can cause strong genital odor, but trimming hair and using clindamycin can quickly fix it.

Using quantitative traits in genetics can improve understanding and management of skin health and conditions.