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A new medical syndrome may include skin changes, hair loss, sweating issues, bone malformations, leg swelling, and low cortisol.

Vitamin D3 and its receptor are important for hair growth, and understanding receptors could help treat hair graying and skin cancer.

Some moles can disappear naturally, maintenance therapy for Stage 1 mycosis fungoides may not be necessary, allergic skin reactions in children are rising, weekly methotrexate for psoriasis is more effective than daily, long-term finasteride use improves hair growth with few side effects, and petrolatum improves UV therapy for psoriasis.

The document covers various male health issues, their causes, treatments, and related conditions.

Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans causes skin scarring and might be treated with a new synthetic retinoid.

Hair restoration techniques and new cell sources improve hair loss treatments.

Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss with no cure and treatments that often don't work well.

Most adult chronic hair pullers are women who started in their early teens, often have other mental health issues, and may pull hair due to underlying psychiatric conditions.

Androgens can both increase and decrease hair growth in different parts of the body.

The 2003 guidelines suggest that while some treatments can regrow hair in alopecia areata, none alter the disease's progression, and wigs may be the best option for extensive hair loss.

Certain mutations in a hair growth-related gene cause a type of genetic hair loss.

Radiation therapy with a higher dose for the brain improves survival in cerebellar medulloblastoma.

New insights show Lichen Planopilaris is a rare, scarring hair loss condition, hard to treat, mainly affecting middle-aged women, and significantly impacts mental health.

Telogen effluvium is a common type of hair loss that can resolve on its own or become chronic, with treatment depending on early diagnosis.

No single treatment is consistently effective for alopecia areata, and more research is needed.

The update highlights that non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is common in women with excess male hormones, requires specific hormone tests for diagnosis, and has various treatment options depending on age and symptoms.

Voriconazole can cause serious side effects, especially in long-term use.

The human hair follicle can store topical compounds and be targeted for drug delivery with minimal side effects.

The document concludes that molluscum contagiosum is a common, benign skin infection in children, often healing without scarring.

Researchers found a specific immune receptor in patients that causes severe skin reactions to a drug.

Versican, a protein, is less present in thinning hair follicles and this decrease might contribute to common hair loss in men.

Some vaccines might rarely cause hair loss, more research is needed.

Gynecologists should provide comprehensive care for transgender patients, including mental health evaluation, hormone therapy, and surgical options, while monitoring for side effects and ensuring patient safety.

Despite progress, better treatments and understanding are needed for the high rates of long-term issues and deaths linked to eating disorders.

The 308-nm Excimer laser is effective and safe for treating patchy alopecia areata in children.

Zinc deficiency in children can cause skin issues and can be serious if not diagnosed and treated properly.

Androgens can both promote and prevent hair growth due to differences in gene expression in hair follicles.

Children with scalp fungal infections need proper diagnosis and treatment, usually with antifungal medications, and newer drugs may offer quicker recovery.

Finasteride reduces Hidradenitis Suppurativa flare-ups in children and teens, but long-term safety is unknown.

The document suggests treating individuals with nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia who show symptoms, especially those related to excess male hormones.