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Permanent hair loss from cicatricial alopecia is treated by reducing inflammation and managing symptoms, but regrowth in scarred areas is unlikely.

A boy with chromosome 13q deletion syndrome developed eye cancer, a woman with breast cancer lost vision due to a rare side-effect of her treatment, a man's vision worsened after using a hair loss drug, and two rare disorders were discussed. Optical Coherence Tomography is useful for diagnosing and monitoring these conditions.

Hormonal therapies help treat female hair loss, but results are slow and vary.

Cross-sex hormone therapy is important for managing gender dysphoria and requires careful monitoring and healthcare provider education.

Eye exams are crucial for kids with 13q deletion syndrome, tamoxifen can cause vision loss, Propecia may lead to cataracts, Lipoid Proteinosis causes skin bumps, and OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.

DCP therapy causes side effects like weakness, flushing, headaches, and taste changes, but less frequently causes hypertension and diabetes.

New psoriasis treatments are effective but come with side effects and risks.

Most treatments for spondyloarthritis are safe, but monitoring and careful selection based on patient risks are important.

Proper education can prevent traction alopecia in women of color.

Low-dose isotretinoin combined with pulsed azithromycin cleared acne in most patients, with mild side effects.

Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism, but some patients may feel worse on low-dose maintenance therapy.

Most women in the study lost hair due to chronic shedding, with stress and nutrient deficiencies being common factors.

Different treatments for alopecia areata have unpredictable results and varying success rates.

The document concludes that low-dose oral contraceptives and hormonal therapies can manage perimenopause symptoms and reduce some health risks, but lifestyle changes and disease screening are also important.

The document suggests that there might be an autoimmune link between polycystic ovary syndrome and Graves' disease.

The document concludes that there are no reliable treatments for frontal fibrosing alopecia, with only temporary benefits from current options.

A woman with lupus experienced skin death due to a blood clotting disorder after stopping a blood thinner, which healed with treatment.

Australian doctors experienced in adult transgender healthcare mostly prescribe intramuscular testosterone and oral estradiol, recommend mental health assessments before hormone therapy, and support improved training and guidelines.

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

Two plywood factory workers developed contact dermatitis from phenol-formaldehyde resin, a known allergen.

The document concludes that various cosmetic and drug treatments are available for hirsutism, and some new drugs show promise.

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

Grape seed extract may safely and effectively help prevent lung cancer.

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.

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

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.