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Blood tests confirmed a baby in the womb had a CMV infection.

Scalp cooling can help prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss with a 50-90% success rate and is safe for patients.

To treat tinea capitis in children, oral antifungal medication is necessary, with newer drugs offering shorter treatment times than the traditional griseofulvin.

Tofacitinib citrate is effective for moderate-to-severe chronic plaque psoriasis but has safety concerns at higher doses.

Testosterone therapy is beneficial for women's health and does not cause masculinization or liver damage, and it protects the heart and breasts.

Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing various skin, hair, and nail disorders and can reduce the need for biopsies.

More pediatric-specific research and guidelines are needed to improve hidradenitis suppurativa treatment in children and adolescents.

A patient with a larger than usual genetic mutation had a broader range of symptoms for a muscle disease.

A new skin-whitening agent using a peptide from wheat is safe and effective at reducing skin pigmentation.

No treatments fully cure or prevent alopecia areata; some help but have side effects or need more research.

The conclusion is that formalizing how past decisions influence current health technology assessments could improve the credibility and defense of coverage decisions.

Tinea capitis is a common scalp infection causing hair loss, mostly in young children.

ALA-PDT is effective and safe for chronic X-ray dermatitis, providing complete or partial remission.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) shows promise for treating various skin conditions, but more research is needed to standardize its use.

Pioglitazone usually doesn't effectively treat or cure lichen planopilaris.

Long-term fluticasone treatment does not harm the immune system in horses with heaves.

Minoxidil helps treat eyebrow thinning, monilethrix, early hair loss, and shortens chemo-related hair loss.

Type I interferons play a key role in the development of various skin diseases.

The document concludes that terbinafine is effective for treating scalp fungal infections in children and recommends not excluding them from school during treatment, while also highlighting the need for updated treatment guidelines due to changing infection patterns.

Cellular senescence has both cancer-blocking and cancer-promoting effects, and targeting senescent cells may improve health and lifespan.

β-blockers can cause skin problems like psoriasis and vitiligo, and doctors should tell patients about these risks.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy can promote hair growth and improve facial aesthetics, including reducing acne scars and facial burns, and it works best with three initial monthly injections.

Low-level light therapy safely improves hair coverage, thickness, and count in androgenetic alopecia patients.

The document concludes that anti-dsDNA antibodies are not unique to SLE and their use as indicators is doubtful, highlighting the need for better understanding and classification of the disease.

New treatments for PCOS focus on insulin resistance and reducing testosterone levels, along with traditional hormone therapies.

Oral retinoids are effective for treating severe skin disorders but have reversible side effects and risks for pregnant women.

The conclusion is that better understanding and more research are needed to effectively manage follicular and scarring disorders in skin of color, with an emphasis on patient education and cultural awareness.

Gonadal hormones significantly affect the severity of alopecia areata in mice.

The document concludes that freeze-dried platelet-rich plasma shows promise for medical use but requires standardization and further research.

Longer hair loss leads to more severe CCCA; early treatment and avoiding damaging hairstyles help regrowth.