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Albert M. Kligman made major contributions to dermatology, including inventing a stain for fungi and advancing knowledge on skin diseases, and his legacy continues through his trainees and philanthropy.

European guidelines recommend regular eye and ear exams, skin care, vitamin D supplements, and cautious use of medications for managing congenital ichthyoses.

Inflammation, possibly triggered by a specific bacteria and activated by UV radiation, may contribute to male pattern baldness.

Testosterone may slow down wound healing and increase inflammation.

KLF4 is important for maintaining skin stem cells and helps heal wounds.

A 78-year-old farmer with lung disease had skin lesions from a fungal infection that healed completely with medication.

The yeast found in a sea lion's skin lesion was almost identical to that on healthy skin, suggesting environmental factors may affect fungal growth and the cause of the lesion is unclear.

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

Lichen Planus is a less common condition affecting skin and mucous membranes, with various types and associated risk factors, challenging to diagnose, significantly impacts life quality, and may have a risk of cancerous changes in oral lesions.

Skin problems in COVID-19 patients are rare and may be due to the body's complex immune response or blood clotting issues.

Skin reactions to antidepressants are common but usually not serious and can be treated.

Ketoconazole cured about 70% of cutaneous leishmaniasis cases caused by Leishmania major.

Skin problems like itching, dry skin, and hair loss are more common in hepatitis C patients after interferon treatment, but lichen planus is not linked to the infection.

Certain fats in the skin help control inflammation and health, and changing these fats through diet or supplements might treat skin inflammation.

Some patients receiving pegylated interferon alfa injections developed skin necrosis, requiring treatment adjustments or discontinuation.

Biologic treatments for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis can cause skin problems, and doctors should adjust treatment if these occur.

Skin problems from transplant drugs are common and need careful management in organ transplant patients.

Gamma delta T cells in the skin help with healing and defense but can also cause autoimmune issues, and more research is needed to understand how they are activated.

The document concludes that DAB389-IL2 is promising for treating refractory cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, but more research is needed on its effectiveness and side effect management.

Hairless HRS/J mice resist Bacillus anthracis skin infections due to high numbers of immune cells, not because they lack hair follicles.

Gene therapy shows promise for improving wound healing, but more research is needed for human use.

Skin reactions are a common reason for emergency visits due to drug allergies, with some severe cases needing intensive care.

Chemotherapy and radiotherapy can cause skin side effects like rashes, hair loss, and nail changes, which are usually managed with conservative treatments.

Skin symptoms are important for diagnosing infections in children.

Transplant patients often get skin problems, with treatments varying by condition.

The document provides advice on how to recognize and treat skin-related side effects of cancer drugs known as EGFR inhibitors.

Tannic acid helps wounds heal faster in rats by activating certain cell signals and reducing inflammation.

The new wound dressing with minoxidil and dexamethasone could speed up healing and reduce scarring in rats.

Over half of the diabetes patients had skin issues, with fungal infections being most common.