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A man developed excessive hair growth after treatment with interferon-alpha and ribavirin for hepatitis C.

A woman with anorexia nervosa improved after treatment for pellagra, reminding doctors to check for this deficiency in patients with eating disorders.

Recent hair loss research shows some progress, especially in understanding male pattern baldness, but effective treatments for many types of hair loss are still lacking.

The document concludes that diagnosing PCOS requires a thorough approach, considering various symptoms and risks, and calls for improved methods to identify PCOS types and prevent diabetes.

Iron deficiency might contribute to hair loss in women.

The document says that there are treatments for hair and nail diseases.

Some alternative therapies for vitiligo show promise but need more research.

Low ferritin levels can indicate iron deficiency as a cause of hair loss.

The document explains different hair and scalp conditions, including common hair loss after pregnancy or illness, drug-induced hair loss, hereditary excessive hair growth, patterned baldness, autoimmune hair loss, and permanent loss due to skin disease, with generally limited treatment options.

The conclusion is that endocrinology significantly impacts medicine with various common medications used for treatment.

Understanding drug interactions, side effects, and patient-specific factors is crucial for effective dermatological care.

Use the least toxic, most specific treatments for skin diseases, considering side effects and individual patient needs.

The document concludes that permanent hair loss conditions are complex, require early specific treatments, and "secondary permanent alopecias" might be a more accurate term than "secondary cicatricial alopecia."

UK medical students lack dermatology education, liver biopsy patients with risk factors show more fibrosis, and certain fungi resist drugs due to melanin; genetics may influence female hair loss.

A thorough history and examination are crucial for diagnosing skin diseases, which affect up to a third of people. This includes details about skin lesions, medication, general health, lifestyle, family, and contacts, as well as examining the rash, hair, nails, and mucous membranes. Changes in hair and nails can also indicate other medical and skin disorders.

Finasteride significantly increases scalp hair and prevents hair loss in young and middle-aged men.

Some cancer and immune system drugs can cause serious side effects, including heart, lung, nerve, and organ damage, which need careful monitoring and management.

Chemotherapy can cause various skin reactions, with hair loss being the most common, and proper diagnosis and treatment of these reactions are important.

Pregnancy can cause various skin changes and diseases, with PUPPP being the most common skin condition specific to pregnancy.

Targeted cancer therapies often cause serious skin problems that need careful management.

Chemotherapy can cause skin problems like hair loss, mouth sores, and skin darkening, and recognizing these can affect treatment decisions.

Accurate diagnosis and effective oral treatment are key to managing tinea capitis and preventing its spread.

Obesity is linked to various skin problems and may increase the risk of skin cancer.

Choosing the right patients, using proper techniques, and having thorough knowledge are key to preventing and managing dermal filler complications.

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

New antifungal treatments for a children's scalp infection are effective and safe, but it's not decided if they will become the preferred option over the old treatment.

Targeted cancer therapies often cause skin reactions, so dermatologists must manage these effects.

Chemotherapy often causes hair loss, nail changes, and mouth issues, but these are usually manageable.

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

The document concludes with guidance for doctors on diagnosing and treating hirsutism effectively and safely.