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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.

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

Aminopterin strongly suppresses epithelial tissues and can treat certain skin conditions but has significant side effects.

Hidradenitis suppurativa is caused by genetic factors, inflammation, bacteria, hormones, and lifestyle factors like obesity and smoking.

Targeting the skin's endocannabinoid system could help treat skin disorders.

Skin problems are very common in people with end-stage kidney disease.

Chemotherapy often causes hair loss, nail changes, and mouth issues, but these are usually manageable.

Applying 2% tofacitinib cream helped some children with severe hair loss grow back hair.

Effective management of children's hair loss involves accurate diagnosis, various treatments, and supportive care.

LGBT individuals have unique skin health needs, including higher STD risks and side effects from gender-affirming treatments, requiring dermatologists to offer knowledgeable and culturally competent care.

Many skin patients have mental health issues, but few dermatologists are well-versed in treating these conditions.

Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing various skin, hair, and nail disorders and can reduce the need for biopsies.

Pregnancy can change skin disease severity, with some conditions improving and others worsening, and treatment should balance benefits and fetal safety.

Chinese patients with primary cicatricial alopecia often have folliculitis decalvans, benefit from treatment, but may experience relapse, with dermoscopy being a useful diagnostic tool.

Stress can worsen skin conditions and affect mental health, so doctors should include stress management in skin treatment.

Chronic kidney disease can cause skin problems that affect patient quality of life, and treating these conditions can improve outcomes.

Puberty often causes skin issues like acne and excessive sweating, and treatments require patience as results may vary.

New treatments and early diagnosis methods for permanent hair loss due to scar tissue are important for managing its psychological effects.

Biologic treatments for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis can cause skin problems, and doctors should adjust treatment if these occur.

Targeted cancer therapies can cause skin side effects, which should be treated early to help patients' quality of life and treatment adherence.

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.

Burn scars heal abnormally and more research is needed to find better treatments.

New technologies help us better understand how skin microbes affect skin diseases.

Topical calcineurin inhibitors, especially 0.1% tacrolimus ointment, are effective and well-tolerated for treating cutaneous lupus erythematosus but require more research for standard treatment guidelines.

Hair loss in children is diagnosed and treated differently than in adults, with different common causes and a focus on less invasive methods.

Hair loss can indicate or worsen with systemic diseases, and treating the underlying condition is important.

Skin symptoms without a medical cause often reflect psychological stress and are influenced by culture, requiring a team approach for treatment.

Skin reactions are a common reason for emergency visits due to drug allergies, with some severe cases needing intensive care.

Terbinafine can cause hair loss.

Aminopterin effectively improves skin conditions but has toxic side effects that need careful monitoring.