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The document discusses hair and nail conditions, updates on treatments for alopecia, and controversies around finasteride use.

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

Chitin and chitosan are useful in cosmetics for oral care, haircare, and skincare, including UV protection and strength improvement.

A woman with leprosy improved after stopping dapsone and getting treatment for a severe skin reaction and nail changes.

The review suggests limited treatments for common hair loss conditions, with potential for future improvements.

Isotretinoin is a preferred treatment for severe acne, often leading to long-term improvement, but requires careful monitoring due to potential side effects.

Pregnancy can cause skin darkening, varicose veins, more sweating, hair growth, hair loss after birth, nail changes, and gum inflammation.

There are still challenges in diagnosing and treating chronic skin diseases, but there is hope for future improvements.

Accurate diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing superficial fungal infections, with terbinafine being the best oral treatment for nail infections.

A new mutation in the STING protein causes a range of symptoms and its severity may be affected by other genetic variations; treatment with a specific inhibitor showed improvement in one patient.

The document suggests using standardized methods to track and measure hair loss in alopecia areata, including patient self-assessment and a 50% improvement in specific scores as a treatment goal.

Reflectance confocal microscopy is a useful, non-invasive tool for diagnosing some skin diseases, with potential for future improvements.

Cancer treatments targeting specific cells often cause skin, hair, and nail problems, affecting patients' lives and requiring careful management.

Systemic retinoids are effective for psoriasis but have side effects; benefits may outweigh risks, especially when reducing cancer risks from other treatments.

The Nd:YAG laser is a successful and safe way to treat ingrown and pincer nails.

Hair splitting and nail detachment are linked conditions.

Pregnancy can cause various skin changes and diseases, with PUPPP being the most common skin condition specific to pregnancy.

Voriconazole can cause serious side effects, especially in long-term use.

Cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors may develop alopecia, but some hair regrowth is possible with treatment.

Dermatoscopy and videodermatoscopy are useful and reliable for tracking treatment progress in various skin conditions.

Most pregnant women experience skin darkening and hair changes, with these effects usually going away after giving birth.

Itraconazole was effective in treating unusual M. canis infections in only one of two HIV-infected men.

Skin side effects from EGFR inhibitor cancer treatment can be managed effectively, often without stopping the medication.

A woman with multiple autoimmune diseases showed improvement in hair loss but not in skin discoloration after treatment.

There is no standard treatment for the rare Cronkhite–Canada syndrome, which can be fatal and lead to cancer.

A rare genetic mutation found in an Indian family can be detected through prenatal screening.

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

Most diabetic patients have skin problems, which are more common with longer diabetes duration and poor blood sugar control.

A man with Acrodermatitis continua did not get better with etanercept treatment, and his condition worsened, suggesting treatment effectiveness may vary by genetics and race.

Intramuscular corticosteroids are effective and safe for severe alopecia areata, with most patients regrowing hair, but nearly half may relapse.