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Many survivors of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis in Togo suffer long-term eye and skin problems.

Nutrition is important for skin health, and changing diet can help prevent and treat skin diseases.

Early diagnosis of hair tourniquet syndrome saved a baby's toe from being lost.

Glucocorticoids and sex hormones affect skin health, with potential for targeted treatments to minimize side effects and treat skin conditions.

Finasteride treats hair loss but may cause side effects like low libido and dizziness.

Contact immunotherapy might help treat various skin conditions, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.

Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.

COVID-19 can cause skin issues like "COVID toes," rashes, hair loss, and hand eczema, and dermatologists are important for recognizing these signs.

Certain nutrients can improve skin health and treat skin problems safely.

Sleep problems and skin issues affect each other; poor sleep can worsen skin conditions, and some skin treatments can improve or harm sleep quality.

Daylight photodynamic therapy is effective and well-tolerated for treating actinic keratoses with minimal side effects.

Different connective tissue disorders have unique symptoms and treatments, with varying outcomes and often require ongoing care from a specialist.

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

A woman developed severe kidney injury from using simvastatin with ciclosporin, highlighting the need for careful monitoring when combining these drugs.

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.

The exam tested knowledge on various skin-related topics for CME credit.

Combining RU58841 and minoxidil significantly increases hair growth.

Use minoxidil for hair loss; finasteride and dutasteride for men, dutasteride for women.

Some herbal therapies may help with skin conditions, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.

Chemotherapy-induced hair loss significantly affects patients' well-being, and nurses are key in helping them cope, but more research is needed to find effective treatments.

Fat-derived stem cells show promise for skin repair and reducing aging signs but need more research for consistent results.

IL-2 treatment causes skin eruptions and other reversible side effects, and may play a role in psoriasis.

Antioxidants can benefit skin health but should be used carefully to avoid negative effects.

Minoxidil works better than nitroglycerin for treating impotence with fewer side effects.

Antioxidants may help fight oxidative stress linked to autoimmune skin diseases.

Bimatoprost is a safe and effective treatment for making eyelashes longer, thicker, and darker.

Tiny needles with valproic acid can effectively regrow hair.

Lithium therapy may cause skin problems like hidradenitis suppurativa and other side effects, which can improve after stopping the medication.

Microneedling can help stimulate hair growth, especially when used with other treatments, but it's not better than existing therapies.

Chemotherapy often causes patterned hair loss, with some scalp areas more resistant to hair loss than others.