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Chemotherapy can cause various skin reactions, with hair loss being the most common, and proper diagnosis and treatment of these reactions are important.

New findings explain how genetic changes, body clocks, and certain molecules affect tissue response to stress hormones.

Trichoscopy is a non-invasive way to diagnose hair and scalp problems without needing hair samples.

Anti-cancer treatments can cause reversible hair loss, skin sensitivity, pigmentation changes, nail damage, and skin reactions, with a need for more research on managing these side effects.

The document discusses hair and nail conditions, updates on treatments for alopecia, and controversies around finasteride use.

Alopecia patients have higher heart disease risk; statins and finasteride may help.

Spironolactone is a safe and effective treatment for reducing excessive hair growth in women.

Chemotherapy can cause skin problems like hair loss, mouth sores, and skin darkening, and recognizing these can affect treatment decisions.

Some skin medications are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but others can harm the baby and should be avoided.

Taxane chemotherapy can cause skin, hair, and nail side effects, which are often under-reported and can affect patient quality of life.

Targeted cancer therapies often cause skin reactions, so dermatologists must manage these effects.

Most patients treated with low-dose alpha-interferon for malignant melanoma experienced skin side effects, with hair loss being the most frequent.

Dupilumab is being tested for many new skin, respiratory, and gastrointestinal conditions.

Diane 35 plus finasteride is more effective in reducing hair growth and androgen levels, but may decrease libido.

Azathioprine's effectiveness and safety require careful monitoring and more research, especially regarding its use with corticosteroids and the role of TPMT status in patients.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and treatment of scalp itch require differentiating between various conditions using a proposed five-step evaluation process.

People with alopecia areata have higher insulin resistance.

The gene SDR5A1 is found in scalp hair of both hirsute and normal individuals, but it does not explain differences in hair growth.

Proper skin toxicity management in chemotherapy is key to continuing treatment and keeping patient quality of life high.

The document explains that hirsutism, often caused by hormonal issues, can be managed with treatment to improve both physical appearance and mental health.

Combination therapy helped patient with advanced Hidradenitis Suppurativa achieve remission.

The document concludes that various childhood hair and nail disorders exist, some may improve on their own, and advances in genetics and immunology could enhance treatment and counseling.

Talc in street cocaine can cause immune-reactive skin nodules where injected.

A woman had a severe skin reaction from the drug imiquimod, used for skin cancer, highlighting the need for awareness of rare but serious side effects.

TNF-alpha inhibitors can cause various immune-related skin issues.

Oral isotretinoin and cyproterone compound are equally effective for treating acne in women with cutaneous hyperandrogenism.

Skin problems are common in Lupus patients and can indicate the disease's severity, requiring specific treatments and lifestyle changes.

The treatment effectively reduced hair growth and was safe for patients with PCOS, but it needs better bleeding control.

The document concluded that various dermatological treatments have different effectiveness and side effects, with some causing irritation, allergic reactions, or systemic effects.

Hair product allergies are common, especially to hair dyes, and hairdressers are at higher risk.