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A 60-year-old man with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome improved with treatment, but the condition has a high mortality rate and a risk of colorectal cancer.

Trichotillomania is a disorder where people compulsively pull out their hair, treated with drugs and behavior therapy.

Hair casts are often mistaken for head lice, scalp pain in hair loss is linked to certain nerve factors, eyelash growth treatment is safe and effective, and nail shedding in children may follow hand-foot-mouth disease.

Higher levels of certain nerve-related proteins are linked to hair loss in women with scalp pain.

Latisse is safe and effective for long-term eyelash growth in people with thin eyelashes from chemotherapy or unknown causes.

Hand-foot-mouth disease may cause nail loss in children.

The document explains hair growth, hair loss types, and other hair-related terms.

Some Greek melanoma patients have gene mutations linked to increased cancer risk, a new color feature helps diagnose melanoma, the incidence of a skin condition in the Netherlands is rare, and a gene possibly affects male-pattern baldness.

Hair relaxers are linked to reduced cystine levels and potential hair damage.

Cicatricial alopecia causes permanent hair loss and is treated to relieve symptoms and stop progression.

Low-level laser therapy increased hair growth compared to no treatment.

Posaconazole is a promising new treatment for toenail fungus.

Social or cultural norms, not hair type, more likely influence how often people wash their hair.

Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome (PAES) is a rare but possible cause of leg pain during walking, even in untrained women.

Polymethylene wax in hair relaxers makes hair smooth and shiny with less damage.

Dr. Dominic A. Brandy shared methods to fix aesthetic problems from old hair restoration techniques, using methods like follicular unit grafting and scalp removal, which helped patients look more natural after surgery. He also suggested using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil to control hair loss in most men with baldness, especially those who had flap surgery.

The document concludes that individualized treatments for hair issues are effective, certain hair changes can indicate neurocutaneous diseases, specific lotions improve skin health, laser hair removal works but needs more study on long-term effects, men's cosmetics are diverse, peeling is effective but can have side effects, and facial pigmentation is often due to overactive skin cells.

Aging can lead to poorer scalp and hair health, including less hair and more scalp diseases, which should be managed to help older people feel better.

The conclusion is that proper recognition and treatment of skin conditions are crucial for the elderly due to changes in skin, nails, and hair with age, and the impact of these conditions on health and mobility.

Skin fungal infections are more common in older adults due to factors like obesity, poor circulation, reduced mobility, and weakened immune defenses from certain medications.

Autoimmune and inflammatory processes are involved in both scarring and non-scarring types of hair loss.

Older people often have untreated genital skin diseases due to embarrassment and lack of medical attention, which can lead to discomfort and even cancer risk.

Hair changes could indicate neurological diseases and help monitor treatment.

Aging affects hair density and skin health, and Behcet's disease, a complex condition with no specific test, involves sores and systemic issues, treated with various medications.

Lasers are effective and safe for various medical treatments, including cancer, wound healing, and skin conditions.

The document concludes that treatments like oral anti-androgens, minoxidil, and topical spironolactone can be effective for hair loss in men and women.

Scalp flaps are still a valuable hair loss treatment because of their benefits.

Alopecia areata's causes are unclear, treatments exist but relapses are common.

Hair loss may indicate higher risk of heart disease.

Topical spironolactone effectively treats hair loss in women.