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Reflectance confocal microscopy can noninvasively diagnose onychomatricoma by showing unique features different from healthy nails or nail fungus.

The document concludes that molluscum contagiosum is a common, benign skin infection in children, often healing without scarring.

Hair transplants look natural, but the best method is debated, and PRP shows promise for hair regrowth.

The new classification system for skin disorders emphasizes the importance of understanding a patient's awareness of their condition for better treatment.

Healthcare providers need better education and policies to serve transgender individuals effectively.

The "color-transition sign" helps tell apart alopecia areata incognita from telogen effluvium by looking at hair color changes.

Trichotillomania can cause severe complications like hairballs in the stomach, needing surgery and psychiatric care.

Corticosteroids, especially prednisone, improve short-term muscle strength in Duchenne muscular dystrophy but have manageable side effects.

Anorexia and bulimia lead to serious health problems and increased risk of death, requiring aggressive treatment.

Metformin helps with menstrual cycles and insulin levels in PCOS but is less effective for hair growth, diabetes prevention, and weight loss, and may improve fertility and reduce diabetes risk.

Women with PCOS have lower quality of life, especially in mental health and energy, and managing weight can help improve it.

The document concludes that specific cells are essential for hair growth and more research is needed to understand how to maintain their hair-inducing properties.

Terbinafine quickly builds up in skin and hair, staying effective for over 3 weeks.

Using platelet-rich plasma with microneedling works better for acne scars than microneedling with water.

Scalp cooling significantly reduces hair loss in chemotherapy patients.

The cosmetic industry should adapt to the varied beauty standards of ethnic groups and offer specialized treatments.

The combination of cyproterone acetate and testosterone enanthate is highly effective in preventing sperm production and could be a good reversible male contraceptive.

The LRRK2-G2019S mutation in Parkinson's disease has a lifetime penetrance of 25-35%, and finasteride may help reduce symptoms in adult male Tourette syndrome patients.

The Trichoscan system was found to be inaccurate for measuring hair growth, needing better software to be useful.

Cysteine-rich keratins evolved independently in mammals, reptiles, and birds for hard skin structures like hair, claws, and feathers.

Cyproterone acetate treatment is safe and causes mild feminization, which increases with added estrogen.

5α reductase inhibitors treat hair loss but may cause sexual side effects and risks.

The conclusion is that better understanding and more research are needed to effectively manage follicular and scarring disorders in skin of color, with an emphasis on patient education and cultural awareness.

High-content screening is useful for finding new treatments for rare diseases and has led to FDA-approved drugs.

Oral contraceptives lower testosterone levels in women, especially those with certain genetic traits, and may be linked to increased breast cancer risk.

Dermatologists should screen for and manage psychological issues in patients with skin conditions to improve their quality of life.

The Brazilian Society of Dermatology agrees that oral isotretinoin is effective for acne and other skin conditions, and it's safe when monitored, but more research is needed on dosing and duration.

Nano-sized lipid particles increase dexamethasone's skin penetration and create a reservoir in the skin layers.

Derma rollers show promise for skin improvement and drug delivery, but more research is needed on their safety and effectiveness.

Inositol was not more effective than a placebo in treating trichotillomania.