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Hair and nail changes can indicate health issues, including cancer and side effects from cancer treatments.

Applying 5% minoxidil to fingernails can significantly increase their growth rate.

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

HOXC13 is essential for hair and nail development by regulating Foxn1.

Lupus can affect the scalp and nails, often causing hair loss and nail damage, and needs early aggressive treatment to prevent permanent damage.

HIV can cause skin disorders, which are often the first sign of infection, especially in people with darker skin.

Taking biotin supplements can be risky and often lacks evidence of effectiveness for skin, hair, and nail issues.

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.

Stress, nutritional issues, and chronic diseases can cause hair loss, and nail changes may signal internal diseases; treatment focuses on the underlying cause.

The document says that there are treatments for hair and nail diseases.

Environmental factors can cause mutations in skin proteins, leading to skin disorders.

Patients on hemodialysis commonly have skin color changes, nail problems, dry skin, and itching.

The congress highlighted concerns about the effectiveness of over-the-counter nail treatments, the link between hair loss and daily care products, and the safety of skin treatments during COVID-19.

Patients on long-term hemodialysis often experience severe itching and various skin and nail problems.

Almost all patients with chronic kidney disease not yet on dialysis have at least one skin problem.

People with Myotonic Dystrophy type 1 are more likely to have certain skin conditions, but not more likely to get skin cancer.

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

Most postmenopausal women experience significant skin changes and various skin conditions.

The document explains various skin conditions and their treatments.

People with advanced chronic kidney disease often have skin problems, which can be treated with various medications and procedures to improve their quality of life.

After chemotherapy for early breast cancer, 33.4% of patients had long-term significant hair loss, with some hair regrowth over time, but treatments for hair loss were largely ineffective.

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is effective in treating various skin conditions and improving hair density, thickness, and patient satisfaction, with lower relapse rates for Alopecia Areata.

The document concludes that treatments like oral anti-androgens, minoxidil, and topical spironolactone can be effective for hair loss in men and women.

Intralesional steroid therapy is useful for treating various skin conditions.

The document summarizes important skin care topics for non-specialist doctors, including treatments for skin conditions and the management of skin diseases.

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

A variant in the KRT31 gene causes a rare hereditary hair disorder called monilethrix.

The document concludes that there have been significant advances in the treatment and diagnosis of various skin conditions.

The letter agrees that adults can get contact alopecia, which improves with allergen avoidance, and stresses early diagnosis to prevent permanent hair loss.

A thorough skin history and examination are essential for diagnosing and treating skin conditions effectively.