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Hair loss is a rare but recognized symptom of pemphigus vulgaris, with patients usually regrowing hair after treatment.

Sex hormones affect hair and feather growth and may help manage alopecia and hormone-dependent cancers.

A boy with chromosome 13q deletion syndrome developed eye cancer, a woman with breast cancer lost vision due to a rare side-effect of her treatment, a man's vision worsened after using a hair loss drug, and two rare disorders were discussed. Optical Coherence Tomography is useful for diagnosing and monitoring these conditions.

Recognizing and managing skin-related psychiatric disorders in children is crucial for effective treatment.

Testicular microlithiasis may increase the risk of testicular cancer and patients with it should be closely monitored.

The document concludes that clinicians should be aware of common hair and scalp disorders in women of African descent and that more research is needed to develop effective treatments.

Eye exams are crucial for kids with 13q deletion syndrome, tamoxifen can cause vision loss, Propecia may lead to cataracts, Lipoid Proteinosis causes skin bumps, and OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.

Minoxidil needs specific structure to block lysyl hydroxylase; exploring alternatives may keep benefits without this effect.

Effective hirsutism management requires identifying the cause, combining new and traditional treatments, and setting realistic expectations for patients.

Hair shaft dysplasias are abnormal hair conditions that can be inherited or acquired and may signal other health issues, with limited treatment options available.

A patient with Sézary syndrome showed improvement after treatment and the study suggested follicular mucinosis might indicate future lymphoma risk.

Light scatters differently from elliptical hair fibers than from circular ones, and a new model better predicts this behavior, especially for shiny highlights.

Keratoacanthoma comes from hair follicle cells.

The study suggests certain ACE gene variations are more common in women with PCOS and may be linked to increased insulin resistance.

Over 50% of women over 50 experience hair loss, with minoxidil being the only proven effective treatment.

The document suggests various treatments for PCOS, including medication for menstrual issues, insulin resistance, and excess hair, as well as fertility treatments, while highlighting the need for personalized care and lifestyle changes.

Lab-grown nail cells show characteristics similar to natural nail and hair.

Demodex mites rarely cause scalp infections leading to hair loss, but when they do, treatment is effective.

Parathyroid hormones are important for hair growth, but their use in treating hair loss from chemotherapy is still uncertain.

People with X-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia have no sweat ducts and less, thinner hair.

Hair loss in systemic lupus erythematosus patients is unique and improves with treatment.

The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excessive hair growth are temporary and not well-studied.

Trichotillomania is often misdiagnosed as alopecia areata and can be treated effectively with N-acetylcysteine and psychotropic drugs.

Symmetrical Acrokeratoderma (SAK) may be a unique skin condition in China, lacking specific treatment and needing long-term monitoring.

Scalp Roller therapy helped improve hair growth in patients with hard-to-treat alopecia areata.

Follicular red dots may be a normal feature seen in people with less skin pigmentation, not necessarily indicating a scalp disorder.

DCPA is a chronic leg infection often related to Staphylococcus aureus, affecting mostly young men in India.

The cause of alopecia areata was unknown, and while various treatments existed, no best treatment was agreed upon.

Leg hair can be used for eyelash transplants, resulting in fuller lashes with less maintenance.

CTA is often mistaken for AA but doesn't respond to steroids and may require hair transplantation.