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Excessive hair growth can be assessed by history, exam, and blood tests, and treated with medication like dexamethasone, birth control pills, and spironolactone.

A 17-year-old developed woolly hair nevus in adolescence, which is unusual, and over time the hair darkened and straightened slightly, but microscopic changes persisted.

The report suggests a possible link between hair loss and hidden scalp tumors but states more evidence is needed to confirm this.

Trichoscopy helps diagnose frontal fibrosing alopecia, even with unusual patterns.

Using a blow dryer in a certain way can cause localized hair damage with bubble formation inside the hair.

Online skin care companies offer easy access to treatments but may have ethical issues like confirming patient identity, prescribing unproven therapies, and not fully explaining medication side effects. They should prioritize patient care over profit.

A woman's temporary hair loss after face lift surgery stopped on its own, and hair grew back.

The document summarizes important skin care topics for non-specialist doctors, including treatments for skin conditions and the management of skin diseases.

New treatments are making advanced prostate cancer management more complex but also more hopeful.

The document recommends the reviewed medical books for professionals in cosmetic surgery, dermatology, and genetics.

Androgens cause skin issues like acne and hair growth in women, often due to PCOS, and can be treated with medication and lifestyle changes.

A team approach is crucial for managing PCOS, with dermatologists playing a key role.

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

Women with excessive male-pattern hair growth should get a full hormone check-up to find and treat any underlying issues, considering both medical and emotional aspects.

Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp is a type of skin inflammation often confused with other conditions, requiring continuous treatment.

Many skin patients also have mental health issues, and doctors should treat both together.

Detailed patient history and physical exams are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.

Some drugs can cause skin and hair color changes, often reversible when the drug is stopped.

Older adults have a wide range of skin conditions, with dry skin being very common and many also experiencing skin growths, itching, and infections.

International medical graduates outperformed U.S. graduates on an internal medicine exam.

International medical graduates outperformed U.S. graduates on an internal medicine exam.

Hair loss may be an early sign of serious illnesses like Hodgkin disease.

Doctors should use a detailed patient history and physical exam to diagnose joint pain, and consult a rheumatologist early for suspected autoimmune diseases.

A woman had a rare skin condition with recurring painful nodules that heal in 6 weeks, often without needing treatment.

A woman's hair changed to a dry, tangled texture that's hard to comb after treatment with spironolactone, suggesting the medication might cause such hair changes.

Hirsutism, excessive hair growth in women, is often caused by PCOS and can be managed with medication and personalized treatment plans.

Women with skin conditions who have body image concerns often experience mental health issues and a lower quality of life.

The review concludes that more research is needed to better improve the health outcomes for people with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.

Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing and managing hair and scalp conditions, often better than traditional methods.

MS patients often have skin issues, so regular skin checks are important.