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Reflectance confocal microscopy can tell apart white dots on the scalp as either sweat gland ducts or hair follicle openings.

New research is needed to create better drugs that block the enzyme responsible for conditions like male baldness and prostate enlargement.

Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively treats non-scarring hair loss with some side effects like hypertrichosis and postural hypotension.

Dr. Shoji Okuda was a pioneer in hair transplant surgery, but his work was initially overlooked and is now recognized alongside Dr. Norman Orentreich.

Keratin 2e shows a unique pattern in developing fetal skin, different from other keratins.

Annurca apple extract promotes hair growth by changing hair follicle metabolism to boost keratin production.

A woman's rare adrenal tumor caused high testosterone and cortisol levels, which normalized after the tumor was removed.

The monkey's hair loss was due to an autoimmune disease, not genetics.

5α-Reductase inhibitors can negatively affect male sexual function and, in some cases, significantly reduce sperm count, but these effects may be reversible.

Human head hair proteins can be typed into eight distinct patterns, useful for genetic and forensic investigations.

Some newly made compounds can block an enzyme linked to hair loss and prostate growth, with one in particular being very selective.

Women with low SHBG levels and a high 3a-diol G to SHBG ratio are likely to experience female pattern baldness, possibly due to a slight excess of androgens affecting sensitive hair bulbs.

Experienced hair transplant surgeons suggest a limited number of hair follicles can be used for transplants, and recommend conservative methods to avoid scarring and depletion.

Minoxidil use can cause trichostasis spinulosa in long-term hair loss patients.

H19 boosts hair growth potential by activating Wnt signaling, possibly helping treat hair loss.

A cancer drug caused unusual hair growth on a 100-year-old man's scalp and eyelashes.

Finasteride, especially in a 1mg dose, effectively slows hair loss and improves hair growth in Japanese men with male pattern hair loss.

Changes in testosterone and estrogen receptor genes can affect how men age, influencing body fat, hair patterns, and possibly leading to skin disorders.

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

Leflunomide and anthralin may effectively treat severe alopecia areata.

Obstetrician/gynecologists can diagnose and manage female hair loss with careful history taking and examination.

Break dancing on the head may cause a type of scarring hair loss that needs early treatment to prevent permanent damage.

Two genes, Tabby and Ticked, determine cat coat patterns.

Hormonal imbalances may play a role in frontal fibrosing alopecia, and antiandrogenic drugs combined with steroids are currently the most effective treatment.

D-004 may be a natural alternative to finasteride for treating enlarged prostate and male baldness.

Stem cell treatments can potentially treat baldness, with one trial showing hair growth after injecting a hair-stimulating complex, and no safety issues were reported.

Laser Doppler imaging can predict how well minoxidil will work for female hair loss.

Sudden, unusual hair loss may indicate serious underlying health issues.

Obesity may contribute to female hair loss by increasing male hormone levels that affect hair follicles.

Minoxidil may help hair regrowth in alopecia areata by affecting T-cells.