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Trichoscopy helps tell apart scalp lesions in pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus and is useful for choosing biopsy locations.

A man developed a rare scalp disorder, Folliculitis Decalvans, 20 years after hair restoration surgery, and it required long-term antibiotic treatment.

Hair loss due to scalp metastasis from breast cancer, known as Neoplastic Alopecia, has a better survival rate than other scalp metastases and requires a biopsy for diagnosis.

The new surgery method successfully healed the patient's nasal wound without complications.

Lichen planus is a skin condition that can resolve on its own, is linked to hepatitis C, and increases the risk of skin cancer.

Imiquimod 5% cream reduced equine sarcoids in most cases.

Accurate diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing superficial fungal infections, with terbinafine being the best oral treatment for nail infections.

Bariatric surgery affects skin health, causing both direct complications and changes in existing skin conditions, often related to nutritional deficiencies.

Hair loss in elderly women is often caused by various factors, including hormonal changes after menopause.

Trichoscopy helps quickly identify autoimmune diseases on the scalp but should be used with other standard tests.

A simplified method was introduced to diagnose most hair loss types by examining the patient's history and scalp, with some cases needing further tests.

A gene deletion in mice causes weak protein, immune issues, hair loss, airway problems, and wasting disease.

An elderly woman's swollen, painful foot was found to be caused by a rare type of bone lymphoma, which improved with radiation treatment.

Mice with a mutated Dsg3 gene showed severe symptoms but not the typical blistering of pemphigus vulgaris.

Skin and hair changes in horses can indicate serious diseases, and recognizing these signs is important for treatment and management.

Effective treatment significantly improves pododermatitis in dogs, reducing symptoms and extending remission.

The meeting discussed medical findings, including benefits of certain treatments for cancer and heart conditions, and highlighted issues like poor adherence to preventive measures and skill gaps among interns.

The document describes skin diseases affecting the outer ear in dogs and cats, their spread to other body parts, and treatment options.

The document concludes that skin and nail changes can indicate various underlying health conditions.

The woman was diagnosed with lichen sclerosus, a rare skin condition, after initial misdiagnosis and ineffective treatments.

A patient with a skin condition had unusual scarring hair loss but improved with treatment.

Most patients with Tuberous sclerosis had neurological or skin issues, and over half had psychiatric problems.

A man with Klinefelter syndrome had a leg ulcer that didn't heal well, even with treatment.

A thorough history and examination are crucial for diagnosing skin diseases, which affect up to a third of people. This includes details about skin lesions, medication, general health, lifestyle, family, and contacts, as well as examining the rash, hair, nails, and mucous membranes. Changes in hair and nails can also indicate other medical and skin disorders.

Targeted cancer therapies often cause serious skin problems that need careful management.

Cancer treatments targeting specific cells and the immune system can cause skin, mouth, hair, and nail problems, affecting patients' quality of life and treatment adherence.

Dermatoscopy and videodermatoscopy are useful for diagnosing and monitoring various skin, hair, and nail conditions.

Methotrexate treats various disorders by inhibiting DNA synthesis, but careful monitoring is needed to avoid toxicity and manage side effects.

The document concludes that more research is needed to better understand and treat primary cicatricial alopecias, and suggests a possible reclassification based on molecular pathways.

Lupus affects the body and skin, causing joint pain and skin issues that can be treated with steroids and antimalarial drugs.