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Two patients with skin lupus were mistakenly thought to have a different scalp condition but improved with lupus treatment.

The meeting discussed medical findings, including benefits of certain treatments for cancer and heart conditions, and highlighted issues like poor adherence to preventive measures and skill gaps among interns.

A woman with systemic sclerosis developed a unique scarring hair loss combining features of systemic sclerosis and frontal fibrosing alopecia.

The first Japanese family with Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis showed hair condition improvement in a child and highlighted the risk of misdiagnosis.

The meeting highlighted the importance of genetic testing and multidisciplinary approaches in pediatric dermatology.

The document reports unique growth lines in a child after Stevens-Johnson syndrome, skin reaction from parsnips and sun in a girl, and itchy skin with xanthomas in a boy with Alagille syndrome.

ADT, especially enzalutamide, may increase the risk of heart rhythm problems and sudden death in men.

Some treatments like intralesional steroids and 5α-reductase inhibitors are effective for frontal fibrosing alopecia, but more research is needed.

COVID-19 can cause various skin problems, including reactions to protective gear and medication, with different rates reported worldwide, and more research is needed to fully understand these skin issues.

Quetiapine may cause hair loss, a side effect not widely recognized before.

COVID-19 and hypopituitarism (reduced pituitary gland function) are linked, with the latter's related health issues potentially worsening COVID-19 outcomes, and COVID-19 possibly increasing risk for pituitary complications.

Dermoscopy helped diagnose discoid lupus erythematosus in two patients without needing skin biopsies.

A certain genetic variation in the IL1A gene may lower the risk of a hair loss condition in Chinese people.

Topical calcineurin inhibitors, especially 0.1% tacrolimus ointment, are effective and well-tolerated for treating cutaneous lupus erythematosus but require more research for standard treatment guidelines.

Using bacitracin zinc and selenium sulfide one after the other can temporarily turn white hair yellow.

Ethinylestradiol/chlormadinone acetate may be an effective and well-tolerated treatment for skin conditions caused by excess androgens.

Caffeine shows promise for treating some types of hair loss, but more research is needed.

Apremilast shows promise for several skin conditions but needs more research.

The retired colonel's ankle swelling was caused by a reaction to the antibiotic levofloxacin.

The May 2021 issue of the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology suggests injectables are becoming more reliable and may reduce the need for cosmetic surgery.

Hydroxychloroquine may help COVID-19 patients with lupus.

Patients with lupus nephritis and COVID-19 can improve with proper treatment.

An intact skin barrier is crucial to prevent infection in cases of tether-induced tenosynovitis.

Some medications and supplements can cause serious side effects, including hair loss, heart rhythm problems, liver injury, and other health issues.

Some skin conditions are associated with other serious diseases, and office microscopy may miss many fungal infections.

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

Children, especially teenagers, can get severe SARS-CoV infection with symptoms similar to adults, but they typically recover well with supportive care.

Platelet-rich plasma may have some benefits in dermatology, but there's not enough evidence to widely recommend its use.

Botulinum toxin shows promise for various skin conditions but requires more research for confirmation and standardized use.

Fractional laser resurfacing is effective and safe for skin treatment, with benefits like less downtime and a low risk of adverse events.