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Thyroid hormones affect skin texture, hair and nail growth, and can cause skin diseases related to thyroid problems.

People with vitiligo may have a higher rate of Helicobacter pylori infection, but the infection's severity doesn't affect how severe the vitiligo is.

Hair changes can indicate systemic diseases or medication effects.

Eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome, linked to contaminated L-tryptophan supplements, caused severe symptoms and some deaths, with long-term effects in survivors.

The most common cause of hair loss in children is tinea capitis, followed by alopecia areata and telogen effluvium.

Dermoscopy is a useful tool for identifying features of skin conditions, but more research is needed to define its role in dermatology.

Insulin resistance contributes to hormone imbalances in many women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Most patients with chronic hair shedding did not progress to permanent hair loss, and one showed improvement with treatment.

HIV can cause unusual and severe skin problems that are hard to treat.

Chronic hair shedding may be caused by less variation in hair growth times and might stop on its own after several years.

A woman with dermatomyositis showed rare skin symptoms, was treated successfully, and her case suggests checking for cancer in similar patients.

The document concludes that proper diagnosis and combined treatments are key for hirsutism management, and weight loss may help overweight patients.

Looking at skin can help find and treat serious diseases early.

A patient with Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome developed colon cancer that spread to the liver, showing the need for regular cancer checks in such patients.

Many hair diseases, including those caused by medications and psychological issues, can lead to hair loss and require proper treatment and specialist care.

Two children grew extra hair from taking omeprazole, which went away after they stopped the medication.

Melasma is a skin condition linked to female hormones, genetics, UV exposure, and certain medications, but not to pituitary, adrenal, or thyroid diseases.

Hormone imbalances from the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands can cause infertility, but treating these disorders can improve fertility.

The document concludes that secondary syphilis cases are increasing and often misdiagnosed, pityriasis rubra pilaris can be distinguished from psoriasis by skin cell features, and different skin layers produce specific components during skin repair.

Hyperpigmentation is common in pregnancy and may not fully fade after birth; melasma, also frequent, can persist but has limited treatment options during pregnancy.

The document summarizes medical findings on topics like heart rhythm treatment, sleep apnea therapy, and various health conditions and treatments.

There are many treatments for permanent hair loss disorders, but their effectiveness varies and there's no clear best option.

Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a severe skin reaction often linked to drugs, requiring careful medication use and supportive care.

Thyroid hormone affects skin health, with too little causing rough, pale skin and too much leading to smooth, thin skin, and may also impact wound healing and skin conditions.

Recent genetic insights show that low-renin hypertension includes a range from essential hypertension to secondary or familial forms, affecting diagnosis and treatment.

Systemic retinoids are effective for psoriasis but have side effects; benefits may outweigh risks, especially when reducing cancer risks from other treatments.

New treatments and early diagnosis methods for permanent hair loss due to scar tissue are important for managing its psychological effects.

Hair can indicate early signs of metabolic disorders, with issues like protein deficiency stopping hair growth.

Phenobarbitone can cause severe and sometimes fatal skin reactions.

The document explains that hirsutism, often caused by hormonal issues, can be managed with treatment to improve both physical appearance and mental health.