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An 11-year-old girl with Trichotillomania developed a large hairball in her stomach, treated with medication, therapy, and family education.

Lichen planopilaris in men often affects the scalp, eyebrows, arms, legs, and beard, with many having family members with hair loss.

Hidradenitis Suppurativa has genetic links, with certain gene mutations more common in patients and a third of cases having a family history.

Skin problems like excessive hair growth, acne, and dark skin patches can be signs of Polycystic Ovarian Disease, which may also be linked to family history and a risk for diabetes.

A 15-year-old girl has a skin condition causing blisters on her feet, likely inherited from her family.

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.

Melanocytes are destroyed by factors needed for melanin production, causing vitiligo and gray hair.

AGA more common in men, Koreans have lower rates and unique patterns.

People with Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome often have lung problems and delayed diagnosis, and better recognition of CT scan signs could improve diagnosis and management.

The study suggests smoking is common in HS patients but its role is unclear, and more research is needed to understand HS causes.

The rise in tinea capitis cases in Stockholm is linked to increased African immigration.

Kids with alopecia areata may experience more stress but not necessarily feel more anxious or depressed than others.

Eruptive vellus hair cysts are a cosmetic skin condition, more common in young adults, with few effective treatments.

PUVA treatment led to significant hair regrowth in over half of the patients with alopecia areata totalis and universalis.

The document concludes that hair loss has many causes and treatments vary, including medication for pattern baldness and addressing underlying issues for other types.

Dogs with zinc-responsive dermatosis need zinc supplements or dietary changes for treatment.

Eyebrow loss has many causes and requires accurate diagnosis for proper treatment.

The review says skin conditions with sterile pustules need more research for better treatments.

Genetics and nutritional deficiencies are key factors in premature graying of hair.

The conclusion is that managing cholesterol is important for women, especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and with PCOS, and involves regular screening and careful treatment choices.

Finasteride for hair loss is safe and does not increase the risk of high-grade prostate cancer.

Baricitinib and its combination with lonafarnib improve fat cell formation in certain genetic disorders.

HS patients rarely see dermatologists, often get opiates, and need better care.

General practitioners in Qassim have satisfactory knowledge of alopecia areata but need more education to address gaps and misconceptions.

Androgenetic alopecia is common in South-West Nigeria, affecting more men than women, with stress worsening the condition.

Low iron levels are linked to premature graying of hair, but vitamin D levels are not.

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

Minoxidil can increase hair density, speed up regrowth in transplanted hair, and slow down further hair loss, especially beneficial for women, young men with thinning hair, and those wanting to reconstruct the back of the scalp.

Correct testosterone levels for age to treat prostate cancer, using low dose treatments as necessary.

Effective treatments for common hair loss are limited and may have side effects, leading to patient disappointment and treatment discontinuation.