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A 66-year-old woman's thick scalp and hair loss were confirmed as lipedematous alopecia, a rare condition possibly influenced by genetics, with no effective treatment known.

Acne is common in adult women, often continues from adolescence, and can lead to scarring.

Reassurance is important for postpartum hair shedding as it likely won't cause complete baldness.

Skin problems after waxing led to a sarcoidosis diagnosis.

Mnemonics help improve memory in dermatology by up to 50%.

A man developed recurring scalp inflammation and hair loss after a head injury.

Some drugs can cause skin, nail, and hair problems, which are important for healthcare professionals to recognize and report.

Some psychoactive drugs can cause skin reactions, with carbamazepine having a higher risk, and stopping the drug and seeing a dermatologist is important.

The document concludes that doctors should carefully consider off-label drug use in dermatology and always inform patients, while more research is needed on the safety and effectiveness of such practices.

A 70-year-old woman with bronchiectasis developed a rare immune disease due to a bacterial infection, requiring a difficult balance of treatments.

Substance abuse can cause various skin problems, including marks from injections, sores, premature aging, and increased cancer risk.

Finasteride significantly increases scalp hair and prevents hair loss in young and middle-aged men.

Acitretin is effective for severe skin conditions but has significant side effects and requires careful monitoring.

Microneedling is generally safe but can cause minor, temporary side effects and requires caution for some patients.

Surgical excision is an effective treatment for persistent nodules from poly-L-lactic acid injections.

Microneedles can cause side effects like infection and allergic reactions, and precautions like test spots and sunscreen are recommended.

Different soft tissue fillers can cause various skin reactions; biodegradable fillers are safer and non-biodegradable ones like silicone can lead to long-term problems.

Common cosmetic dermatology techniques improve skin damaged by the sun and aging.

The document concludes that stopping shaving or removing affected hair can alleviate Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB).

Experts advise using sunscreen and proper skin care before, during, and after procedures to speed healing, prevent complications, and reduce scarring.

Isotretinoin effectively treats severe acne and similar conditions, but has common, mostly reversible side effects, requiring careful patient monitoring.

Enzyme injections can effectively treat epidermoid cysts without surgery.

Hidradenitis Suppurativa is likely an autoinflammatory disease, and better understanding its causes could improve treatments.

Mesotherapy might help reduce fat in specific areas for those close to their ideal weight, but more research and care are needed to ensure safety.

Finasteride effectively treated hidradenitis suppurativa.

Choosing the right patients, using proper techniques, and having thorough knowledge are key to preventing and managing dermal filler complications.

Hidradenitis suppurativa treatment should be tailored to the individual, with quitting smoking being important.

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

The conclusion of the case is not provided in the summary.

Understanding skin structure and development helps diagnose and treat skin disorders.