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COVID-19 can cause hair loss and nail issues, with treatments available for these conditions.

Certain nail conditions can suggest thyroid problems, with different symptoms for underactive (slow, thin nails) and overactive (spoon-shaped, brittle nails) thyroid.

About half of Taiwanese dermatologists use dermoscopy, mainly to improve diagnosis and detect cancer early, but cost and lack of training limit its wider use.

Thyroid hormones are important for skin health and might help treat skin diseases, but more research is needed to understand their effects fully.

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the types of skin conditions seen at a clinic, with fewer patients and varying numbers of specific conditions.

Clouston syndrome is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern and caused by a specific gene mutation, with no current treatment available.

Nail disorders not caused by infection are common and can look similar, with psoriasis being the most frequent and having specific nail symptoms.

A 27-year-old with APS-1 showed improvement in symptoms after treatment.

Vitamin A toxicity can cause severe health issues and may require a liver transplant if other treatments fail.

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

Skin problems are very common in people with end-stage kidney disease.

An 11-year-old girl with a rare skin disorder also had cornea issues and dry eye, needing careful management.

Prednisolone improved symptoms in a woman with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, but regular screenings are needed due to cancer risk.

A rare endocrine disorder, APS 1, was diagnosed in a 26-year-old man in Bangladesh.

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.

Hair splitting and nail detachment are linked conditions.

Videodermoscopy can help diagnose and monitor nail bed psoriasis.

Skin changes like hair loss, white patches, and nail changes are common in children after bone marrow transplants, often linked to chronic rejection.

Most vertebrates can regenerate skin, nails, and corneas, but only some can regenerate teeth and lenses.

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.

Elderly in South India commonly suffer from skin issues like wrinkles, dryness, and infections, needing better skin care education.

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

Targeted cancer therapies often cause skin problems that need careful management to improve patient quality of life and treatment success.

Nail stem cells and Wnt signaling are important for fingertip regeneration but not sufficient for regenerating more complex limb structures.

The conclusion is that skin, mucous, and eye problems after Stevens-Johnson syndrome and Lyell syndrome significantly affect patients' lives, highlighting the need for comprehensive care and eye check-ups.

A man with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome had all 20 nails detach but improved with treatment.

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

Biotin and acetazolamide improved hair and nail growth, mental function, and reduced headaches in a child with autism.

Soy can improve skin, hair, and nails.

Most people with alopecia areata have nail changes, which are common but don't greatly affect their quality of life.