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Genetic discoveries are key for understanding, diagnosing, and treating inherited hair and nail disorders.

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.

The guide helps clinicians diagnose and manage hair loss, detailing examination techniques and treatments for different types of alopecia.

Dog skin with hair loss, when transplanted to mice, regrew hair, suggesting the hair loss cause is likely body-wide, not skin-specific.

Different hair and scalp disorders cause hair loss or excess hair growth, with various treatments available depending on the specific condition.

Certain gene variations may increase the risk and severity of alopecia areata.

Hair growth dysfunction involves various conditions with limited treatment options.

The document concludes that various topical medications are effective for skin conditions but often cause skin irritation as a side effect.

Daylight photodynamic therapy is effective and well-tolerated for treating actinic keratoses with minimal side effects.

Intralesional triamcinolone is the most effective treatment for alopecia areata, followed by excimer light therapy, and then topical minoxidil. The scalp responds better to treatment than the beard area.

The document concludes that various hypersensitivity diseases in horses can be diagnosed and treated with methods like immunotherapy and medication, and early aggressive treatment is crucial for severe diseases like equine cutaneous pythiosis.

The conclusion is that FFA and LPP have similar scalp biopsy features, making them hard to distinguish histologically, and FFA may be a specific kind of scarring hair loss.

Janus kinase inhibitors are promising treatments for autoimmune skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis.

Some drugs can cause skin, nail, and hair problems, which are important for healthcare professionals to recognize and report.

Treatments for melanin disorders exist, but more effective options needed.

Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may help us understand hair follicle stem cell disorders and suggest new treatments.

Oral dutasteride can potentially treat frontal fibrosing alopecia in postmenopausal women, with some patients showing disease arrest and hair regrowth.

Celiac disease can cause skin problems that may get better with a gluten-free diet.

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

Tinea incognito in Iran commonly affects adults and mimics other skin conditions.

Monochromatic light devices, especially the 308-nm excimer laser, are promising for treating alopecia areata but more research is needed.

COVID-19 can cause various skin problems, including reactions to protective gear and medication, with different rates reported worldwide, and more research is needed to fully understand these skin issues.

Trichoscopy helps tell apart scalp lesions in pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus and is useful for choosing biopsy locations.

Some drugs can cause skin and hair color changes, often reversible when the drug is stopped.

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

Common types of non-scarring hair loss have various causes and treatments, but more effective solutions are needed.

Some skin diseases and their treatments can negatively affect male fertility.

Environmental and cosmetic factors, including heat, chemicals, and sun exposure, can cause hair loss and damage.

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.

Nonsteroid treatments for alopecia areata show promise but need more high-quality research.