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A young man had a rare case of hair cysts on his elbows, which was hard to diagnose and treat.

Some hair loss disorders cause permanent loss due to scarring, and treatments like steroids don't always work well.

The document concludes that non-scarring alopecias can be reversed, but scarring alopecias cause permanent hair loss.

The document concludes that understanding nail anatomy is key for diagnosing nail diseases, early signs of nail melanoma may allow for less aggressive treatment, and specific genetic mutations are important in thyroid cancer prognosis and treatment.

Non-scarring hair loss can be diagnosed with two 4mm punch biopsies, one cut vertically and the other transversely.

RET mutation is important in familial medullary thyroid carcinoma, and BRAF mutation in papillary thyroid carcinoma is linked to more aggressive cancer and higher death rates.

Cicatricial alopecia causes permanent hair loss and is treated to relieve symptoms and stop progression.

Diagnosing and treating skin conditions is challenging, especially when drug reactions mimic other diseases.

The guideline recommends mental health involvement in diagnosing gender identity disorder and outlines hormone and surgical treatment protocols, emphasizing safety, informed consent, and long-term monitoring.

Anti-IL-12/IL-23 antibody therapy effectively treats psoriasiform skin lesions in IBD patients.

The document concludes that insulin resistance is key in PCOS development and early treatment is crucial to prevent complications.

Dermatoscopy is useful for identifying different hair and scalp conditions and can reduce the need for biopsies.

Dermoscopy is a useful tool for identifying features of skin conditions, but more research is needed to define its role in dermatology.

Dermoscopy helps diagnose and manage alopecia areata by showing specific hair changes.

IL-2 treatment causes skin eruptions and other reversible side effects, and may play a role in psoriasis.

Folliculitis decalvans is a rare scalp condition causing scarring hair loss, treated with long-term antibiotics and other medications, but it often comes back and is hard to manage.

Hair loss severity relates to increased miniaturization in female pattern hair loss.

Treatments for permanent hair loss from scarring aim to stop further loss, not regrow hair, and vary by condition, with partial success common.

Skin problems in COVID-19 patients are rare and may be due to the body's complex immune response or blood clotting issues.

The Lexington LaserComb helped regrow hair in mice with a condition similar to human hair loss.

The document concludes that skin biopsies, genetic and environmental factors, and specific treatments are important in managing cutaneous lupus erythematosus.

SAHA syndrome is a condition in women involving skin and hair issues, often related to hormonal imbalances, and is treated based on the underlying cause.

Chronic Telogen Effluvium may resolve after years and is diagnosed by examining the patient's history and clinical signs, with treatment aimed at underlying causes and possibly minoxidil.

High-frequency ultrasonography is a useful but underused tool in dermatology for assessing skin cancers, monitoring diseases, and evaluating treatments.

There are still challenges in diagnosing and treating chronic skin diseases, but there is hope for future improvements.

A new type of sudden, complete female hair loss was found, with most patients fully recovering within 6 months without needing steroid treatment.

Postmenopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia is a type of hair loss in postmenopausal women that may stop on its own but has no effective treatment.

Impaired androgen production in 46,XY DSDs causes ambiguous genitalia and requires long-term care.

Hair loss is common in lupus patients and can be permanent or reversible, depending on the type, with various treatments available.

Some skin conditions look like acne but are caused by drugs, and they usually get better when the drug is stopped.