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Hair loss in a drug reaction case involved both a common shedding phase and an immune attack on hair follicle stem cells.

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

Different hair disorders have specific treatments and outcomes, with some resolving on their own and others requiring medication or emotional support.

Acne vulgaris is a common skin condition that can cause low self-esteem and depression, and early treatment is important to prevent scarring.

People with advanced chronic kidney disease often have skin problems, which can be treated with various medications and procedures to improve their quality of life.

A 30-year-old man with rare skin conditions improved with antibiotics and surgery, hinting at a link to rosacea.

A 25-year-old man with multiple skin tumors was successfully treated with acitretin and methotrexate.

Reflectance confocal microscopy may help diagnose trichofolliculoma by showing specific skin features.

Eruptive vellus hair cysts are often missed in diagnoses.

The chapter explains common scalp conditions, including infections, infestations, and tumors.

Early detection of specific skin lesions can help identify Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome and prevent serious complications.

Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome is a rare genetic condition causing skin lesions, lung cysts, and a higher chance of kidney cancer.

Scalp melanoma, a deadly skin cancer, is often found late due to its hard-to-see location, especially in older men. Early detection, possible treatments, and the role of hairdressers in spotting it early are discussed. More research is needed to improve detection and treatment.

People with diabetes have a higher risk of skin infections and complications.

Older adults commonly experience wrinkles, itchy skin, psoriasis, fungal infections, skin growths, grey hair, hair loss, and nail ridging, but no skin cancer was found in this group.

Some drugs can cause skin reactions, which may improve when the drug is stopped, and rapid diagnosis and stopping the drug is crucial.

The document emphasizes the need for primary care providers to understand and care for African American children's hair and skin to boost their self-esteem.

Older adults often have skin problems due to aging, and treating these conditions requires attention to both physical and mental health.

The conclusion is that better understanding and more research are needed to effectively manage follicular and scarring disorders in skin of color, with an emphasis on patient education and cultural awareness.

The document reviews various hair and nail disorders, their causes, and treatments, emphasizing the need for proper diagnosis and the link between nail changes and systemic diseases.

Skin symptoms can indicate endocrine disorders and have various treatments.

Lactic acid cream can help improve skin bumps known as eruptive vellus hair cysts.

The document concludes that molluscum contagiosum is a common, benign skin infection in children, often healing without scarring.

A man with a skin nodule was diagnosed with a rare skin condition called cutaneous focal mucinosis, which can be confused with other skin cancers.

The young woman has a benign, hereditary skin condition with no signs of a more serious syndrome.

Most patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia had facial bumps, with Hispanic/Latino and premenopausal women being more affected, suggesting a more severe condition.

A 10-year-old girl with Fox Fordyce disease improved with treatment, suggesting the disease can occur before puberty and might be underdiagnosed in young girls.

Fox Fordyce disease can occur in prepubertal girls and may be underdiagnosed.

Elkonyxis, a rare nail condition, improved when patients stopped their nail-picking habits.

An 8-year-old girl had a rare, benign skin tumor on her forehead.