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Activins and follistatins, part of the TGFβ family, are crucial for hair follicle development and skin health, affecting growth, repair, and the hair cycle.

Anti-EGFR therapy can cause skin issues, but FGF7 treatment might help.

The research cloned keratin 7 genes from humans, mice, and marsupials, found similarities between human and mouse genes, and discovered new areas of K7 expression in mice.

Two new proteins, hKAP1.6 and hKAP1.7, are found in the hair follicle cortex.

Expressing the human vitamin D receptor in skin cells prevents hair loss in certain mice.

MsPG3 protein gathers at root hair tips, aiding growth.

Keratin mutations may cause scarring alopecia by damaging hair structure.

Minoxidil, finasteride, and low-level laser light therapy are effective FDA-approved treatments for hair loss.

Finasteride and dutasteride have limited use in feminising therapy and are not recommended for routine use.

Overexpressing Merkel cell virus proteins in human hair follicles can create clusters of cells that resemble Merkel cell cancer.

Gelfoam® histoculture supports long-term hair and nerve growth in mouse whisker follicles.

Acid inside cells speeds up aging and turns on aging signs in mice.

Animal models, especially mice, are essential for advancing hair loss research and treatment.

Testosterone can both promote hair growth and cause baldness by affecting hair growth signals.

The mouse model suggests male pattern baldness may be due to an enzyme increasing DHT and higher androgen receptor levels in hair follicles.

Collagen XVII is crucial for preventing hair and pigmentation loss by maintaining melanocyte stem cells.

A new tool allows easier long-term imaging of live skin cells, helping study diseases like skin cancer.

Changing CDK4 levels affects the number of stem cells in mouse hair follicles.

CRISPR/Cas9 editing in spinach affects root hair growth by altering specific genes.

Overactive Stat3 in mouse skin causes hair loss and cell structure damage.

Foxn1 is essential for hair pigmentation by directing pigment transfer to hair cells.

Minoxidil may help facial hair grow, but more research is needed.

Minoxidil can help grow facial hair, but it's not officially approved for everyone.

Minoxidil can help grow facial hair, but more proof is needed.

Minoxidil can help grow facial hair but isn't widely approved for everyone.

Feather follicles form through specific cellular flows and mechanical changes in the skin.

DcR3 helps heal wounds and regrow hair by changing macrophages to a repair-focused type.

Current models for studying alopecia are inadequate, and more human-like systems are needed.

The guideline emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach and informed consent for gender-affirming hormone treatment, with regular follow-ups and individualized care.

Australia needs better dermatological guidelines for gender-diverse patients.