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Online skin care companies offer easy access to treatments but may have ethical issues like confirming patient identity, prescribing unproven therapies, and not fully explaining medication side effects. They should prioritize patient care over profit.

Some improvements in the aesthetics sector have been made, but patient protection is still lacking due to no compulsory register for practitioners and non-prescription dermal fillers.

Using a teletriage system greatly increased access to skin care for uninsured Latino immigrants at a clinic.

Pediatric minoxidil exposures are usually not serious and can often be managed at home.

AI-assisted surgical robots improve surgery precision and safety.

Level 7 qualifications for aesthetic procedures like botox and fillers are not mandatory, but they can improve skills and credibility.

Psoriasis patients experience moderate functional impairment related to disease severity and less satisfaction.

10% carbamide peroxide is safe and effectively reduces mild to moderate acne.

People with hidradenitis suppurativa who are more resilient tend to have better quality of life and less anxiety and depression.

Most patients with cutaneous dermatomyositis either improved or remained stable over 3.5 years.

Laser treatment may help with hair growth in some people with frontal fibrosing alopecia, but results vary and the exact way it works is unclear.

Guidelines suggest various treatments for alopecia areata, but leaving it untreated is also an option as 80% cases may recover on their own.

Doctors need to be better prepared to assess and treat obesity in patients.

COVID-19 might affect male fertility, but more research is needed to understand the full impact.

NSAIDs may not affect soft tissue healing but should be used carefully for bone fractures and more research is needed to understand sex differences in response.

The U.S. military's teledermatology program was effective in providing fast and successful skin care in remote locations, preventing unnecessary evacuations.

Hormonal therapies help treat female hair loss, but results are slow and vary.

The document concludes that low-dose oral contraceptives and hormonal therapies can manage perimenopause symptoms and reduce some health risks, but lifestyle changes and disease screening are also important.

Obstetrician/gynecologists can diagnose and manage female hair loss with careful history taking and examination.

The home-use IPL device effectively reduced hair and delayed its regrowth after six months of use, with users happy and no negative side effects.

Most women with PCOS use positive coping strategies, but some with more psychological stress use negative ones.

Testosterone therapy for transmasculine individuals is generally safe with medical supervision, improves mental health, and has mixed effects on physical health.

Smoking is linked to more hair loss and premature graying compared to nonsmokers.

Most Sudanese married women in the study used contraceptives and knew about them, but many didn't know about emergency contraceptives or extra benefits beyond family planning.

Future hormone therapy trials should match the diverse needs and priorities of the gender-diverse community.

Accurate gender and sex assessment in dermatology is essential for respectful and precise patient care.

The most common skin diseases found were contact dermatitis, scabies, fungal infections, urticaria, and acne, highlighting the need for better public health policies and awareness.

The document concludes that careful history and physical exams are crucial for accurately diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome and distinguishing it from other similar conditions.

The FDA warned about safety issues with remdesivir and tofacitinib, finasteride is linked to suicidality, potent topical corticosteroids increase osteoporosis risk, henna can cause hemolysis in G6PD deficiency, chemotherapeutic agents can cause adverse reactions, drug interactions are common in cancer patients, ketamine can reduce at-risk drinking, high dose of anticholinergics increases dementia risk in Parkinson's patients, and prenatal exposure to second-generation antipsychotics increases pregnancy complications.

The letter concludes that the aesthetics sector needs better regulation and higher-level training to ensure patient safety.