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Hypertrichosis causes excessive hair growth and needs psychological support due to its impact on self-esteem.

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.

A thorough skin history and full examination are important for diagnosing and understanding the impact of skin diseases.

Cantu syndrome, which causes excessive hair growth and skin issues, is due to a mutation in the ABCC9 gene, and understanding this could help develop new treatments for hair diseases.

Cholesterol balance is important for hair health, and problems with it can lead to hair loss conditions.

The document explains different hair and scalp conditions, including common hair loss after pregnancy or illness, drug-induced hair loss, hereditary excessive hair growth, patterned baldness, autoimmune hair loss, and permanent loss due to skin disease, with generally limited treatment options.

5% minoxidil can significantly increase hair growth in TRPS patients.

Topical sulfonylurea may reduce excessive hair growth caused by certain medications.

Low-dose oral minoxidil increases hair thickness and length in children with a hair disorder called Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome.

Becker's Nevus Syndrome is a rare condition with a skin patch and possible bone and muscle abnormalities, treated mainly for appearance.

Eating disorders can cause various hair problems, and while hair loss in these disorders is linked to metabolic syndrome, treatment focuses on specific medications and lifestyle changes for the syndrome.

Different hormones affect hair growth and conditions, with some causing hair loss and others promoting it.

High prolactin levels can cause skin and hair symptoms similar to those caused by hormone imbalances.

HIV can cause various nail and hair disorders, important for early diagnosis and treatment.

Skin reactions to drugs are common and can be deadly, usually requiring stopping the drug and may be better prevented with genetic testing in the future.

The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.

Any drug can cause skin reactions, but antibiotics, NSAIDs, and psychotropic drugs are more common, with some reactions being life-threatening.

Hair disorders include hair loss, excessive hair growth, and ingrown hairs, with various treatments available depending on the cause.

Excessive hair growth in women can be treated with medications like spironolactone and finasteride, and male-pattern baldness in women can be improved with similar treatments.

The document concludes that AFA should be considered in patients with acromegaly-like features but normal hormone levels, and more cases need to be identified to understand the condition fully.

Porphyria cutanea tarda causes skin issues due to an enzyme deficiency.

Most women with excessive hair growth have PCOS; treatment varies and focuses on preventing new hair, with electrolysis as the only permanent removal method.

Accidental findings have led to new hair treatment discoveries, like using blood pressure and diabetes medications for hair loss and unwanted hair.

Ichthyosis with confetti is a genetic skin disorder with consistent ectodermal malformations and various KRT10 gene mutations.

The document concludes that proper diagnosis and combined treatments are key for hirsutism management, and weight loss may help overweight patients.

Quick treatment of hair disorders in teenage girls is important because of the emotional effects.

Using bimatoprost on one side of the face caused increased cheek hair growth in a patient.

Using bimatoprost on one side of the face caused increased cheek hair growth in a patient.

5% topical minoxidil can cause severe body hair growth, which disappears after stopping treatment.