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Hormone treatments in transsexual individuals reduce hair growth and oil production in male-to-females and increase them in female-to-males.

Finasteride reduces hair growth better, but spironolactone has more side effects.

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

Alopecia significantly lowers women's quality of life, with psychological and social challenges, highlighting the importance of early treatment and support.

Hirsutism can be caused by various conditions besides PCOS, and it's important to treat the underlying issue and manage symptoms with medication and cosmetic approaches.

The document concludes that new treatments are needed to better manage acne and reduce side effects related to current therapies.

Scientists have made progress in understanding hair follicle stem cells, identifying specific genes and markers, and suggesting their use in treating hair and skin conditions.

Medicinal plants may be an effective alternative for treating acne.

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

Certain gene variations might be linked to severe acne in women but not in men.

Treating hidradenitis suppurativa needs long-term care and teamwork among doctors, but there's a lack of strong guidance on how to do it.

The document explains hair and nail biology, common hair loss conditions and treatments, oral and genital skin diseases, and the risks and treatments associated with squamous cell carcinoma.

Minoxidil didn't significantly increase hair growth in minipigs.

Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.

Acne is caused by increased sebum, abnormal skin shedding, bacteria, and inflammation, not dirt; treatments vary from creams to antibiotics or isotretinoin, with severe cases needing a dermatologist's care.

Lichen Planopilaris is a hair loss condition best treated early with various medications, including hydroxychloroquine, to prevent permanent baldness.

More vellus hairs in frontal scalp indicate early female pattern hair loss.

White and yellow dots indicate severe female hair loss in dark skin.

The skin is the largest organ, protecting the body, regulating temperature, and producing hormones.

Stem cell differentiation is crucial for skin barrier maintenance and its disruption can lead to skin diseases.

Advanced therapies like gene, cell, and tissue engineering show promise for hair regrowth in alopecia, but their safety and effectiveness need more verification.

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

Anti-androgens are effective for female acne but less so for male-pattern hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.

Hair transplant megasessions are safe up to 1500 grafts but larger sessions have more risks and challenges.

Normal hair thickness varies by scalp area and a mix of hair thicknesses is typical in healthy individuals.

New treatment improves male hair loss.

Skin stem cells help repair damage and maintain healthy skin.

The document concludes that quick referral and appropriate treatments are crucial for managing common skin conditions and preventing permanent damage.

Understanding hair follicle structure is key for treating hair disorders and could help develop new treatments.