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An 11-month-old boy with Menkes disease had severe brain shrinkage and abnormal blood vessels, and didn't respond well to treatment.

Female pattern hair loss treatments vary in effectiveness and may have side effects.

Cyclosporine combined with corticosteroids is more effective for severe alopecia areata than cyclosporine alone.

A baby boy with 13q deletion syndrome had eye cancer, a woman's vision improved after stopping a breast cancer drug, a man developed cataracts from using Propecia, and a rare skin disorder called Lipoid Proteinosis was discussed. Also, a tool called OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.

Retinoids can prevent skin cancer in high-risk people but have side effects and require more research on dosing and effectiveness.

Low-dose anti-androgen drugs and certain drug combinations are effective for hirsutism, and insulin sensitizers show promise, especially for those with polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Taking oral isotretinoin with creams worked better for treating a type of hair loss than creams alone.

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

Combining mood stabilizers with antipsychotics is more effective for treating children with bipolar disorder than using mood stabilizers alone.

A woman developed severe skin damage after using a blood thinner called low-molecular-weight heparin.

Valproate is a mood stabilizer for bipolar disorder but has side effects and risks, especially during pregnancy.

Taking Propecia might lead to the development of cataracts.

Immunomodulatory therapies are effective for treating cutaneous lymphoma, particularly in early stages.

Isotretinoin at a low dose for three months does not significantly affect hair growth.

The document concludes that managing PCOS involves treating symptoms and reducing long-term metabolic risks, with lifestyle changes being important.

The document concludes that treating androgen excess needs patience, managing expectations is important, and many drugs used are not officially approved, suggesting cosmetic options for mild cases.

Hedgehog pathway inhibitors used for skin cancer can cause significant hair loss, which may improve after stopping the medication.

The document discusses various eye conditions and their treatments, including a rare eye cancer in a baby, vision loss from a cancer drug, cataracts from a baldness treatment, a rare skin disorder, and a specific type of eye disease diagnosed with a special imaging technique.

Cyproterone acetate is the preferred treatment for women's hyperandrogenism when estrogen/progestogen use is safe.

The report suggests that hair loss in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome may be caused by alopecia areata incognita, as shown by a patient's improvement with treatment.

A rare skin disorder, Ichthyosis with confetti, has no cure but treatment focuses on managing symptoms with moisturizers.

The medication lopinavir-ritonavir may cause severe hair loss.

Finasteride, often used for hair loss, can potentially cause cataracts.

Asylum seekers arriving by boat may face skin problems due to harsh conditions, and doctors should use a thorough skin assessment approach to diagnose and treat them effectively.

Three siblings with a genetic form of rickets showed different symptoms of the disease.

Pregnancy can cause unique skin issues, some of which may risk the mother and baby's health and need careful treatment.

The document concludes that careful diagnosis is crucial for chromosome 13q deletion syndrome, tamoxifen can cause reversible eye damage, finasteride may be linked to cataracts, and OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.

Six African American women experienced hair loss after switching to a new HIV medication.

Recognizing congenital triangular alopecia is crucial to avoid unnecessary treatments.

Cronkhite-Canada syndrome can be diagnosed without gastrointestinal polyps if there is severe mucosal atrophy and edema.