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A boy with chromosome 13q deletion syndrome developed eye cancer, a woman with breast cancer lost vision due to a rare side-effect of her treatment, a man's vision worsened after using a hair loss drug, and two rare disorders were discussed. Optical Coherence Tomography is useful for diagnosing and monitoring these conditions.

Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune disease affecting hair follicles, influenced by genetic and environmental factors, with rodent models being essential for research.

Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and baldness, but may cause limited urinary improvement and sex-related side effects.

Tissue stiffness affects hair follicle regeneration, and Twist1 is a key regulator.

New physical methods like electrical currents, ultrasound, and microneedles show promise for improving drug delivery through the skin.

Procyanidins from grape seeds reduce nerve pain by blocking specific proteins and inflammation.

The conclusion is that primary scarring alopecia is a complex condition that requires early and accurate diagnosis for effective treatment.

A specific protein in chicken embryos links early skin layers to feather development.

DHEA may help with sexual function when used intravaginally by menopausal women but is similar to hormone therapy in other aspects and might cause more side effects like acne and hair loss.

Hair restoration surgery can lead to swelling, infections, scarring, numbness, hiccups, and poor hair growth.

Recognizing and managing skin-related psychiatric disorders in children is crucial for effective treatment.

A new storage solution may increase hair transplant graft survival.

Sebaceous glands play a key role in skin health, immunity, and various skin diseases.

Lack or blocking of SRD5a, a key component in hormone creation, can lead to conditions like pseudohermaphrodism and affect hair growth, bone mass, muscle strength, and reproductive health. More research is needed on its regulation from fertilization to adulthood.

Scalp cooling can prevent hair loss in 65% of chemotherapy patients, especially effective in breast cancer patients and certain chemotherapy types.

Nurses are crucial in managing chemotherapy side effects for ovarian cancer patients to improve their quality of life.

Teucrium polium extracts are non-toxic and effectively speed up wound healing.

The document concludes that there are still unknowns about the effectiveness, risks, and detection of performance-enhancing drugs, and doping remains a challenge.

Eye exams are crucial for kids with 13q deletion syndrome, tamoxifen can cause vision loss, Propecia may lead to cataracts, Lipoid Proteinosis causes skin bumps, and OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.

DCP therapy causes side effects like weakness, flushing, headaches, and taste changes, but less frequently causes hypertension and diabetes.

Ruby laser hair removal significantly reduces hair density.

Acne inversa is an epithelial-driven disease where inflammation is caused by cyst rupture, and treatments should focus on preventing tendril growth for better results.

Platelet-rich plasma is beneficial in various plastic surgery applications, but more research is needed to standardize its use.

Juniperus plants contain compounds with potential for developing various medical treatments.

The gene Msx2 is crucial for hair follicle regeneration during wound healing.

The document concludes that inhalation of oxygen and sumatriptan injections are primary for cluster headaches, indomethacin for paroxysmal hemicrania, and lidocaine and lamotrigine for SUNCT, but SUNCT often resists treatment.

Using systemic drugs as creams for skin conditions shows promise, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.

New chemotherapy drugs cause skin side effects, but treatments like minocycline and tetracycline can help reduce them.

Alcoholic extract of Eclipta alba may help treat allergies and is safe at high doses.

Alopecia areata involves specific T-cells, unlike androgenetic alopecia.